Social Science

20 Topic about my program in Cegep in Social Science terms

I made this glossary to do a little resume of what my program is about and for people to understand better this program.

academic
adjective
Relating to education and scholarship.
Example: I take academic courses.
fr: académique
Academic school
aims
verb
To have the intention of achieving.
Example: Our primary aim is to achieve financial discipline.
fr: objectifs
aims and objectives
anthropology
noun
The science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs and beliefs of humankind.
Example: I have an Anthropology class at the end of the day.
fr: anthropologie
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biology
noun
The science of life or living matter in all of its forms and phenomena, especially with reference to origin, growth, reproduction, structure, and behavior.
Example: My best friend sits next to me in Biology.
fr: biologie
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CEGEP
noun
A publicly funded post-secondary education pré‑university, collegiate technical college exclusive to the province of Quebec's education system.
Example: Everyday, I'm going to my CEGEP.
fr: cégep
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communication
noun
The act or process of communicating; fact of being communicated.
Example: Your communication with your children helps you understand them better.
fr: communication
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computer
noun
A programmable usually electronic device that can store, retrieve, and process data.
Example: He likes watching movies on his computer.
fr: ordinateur
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degree
noun
An academic rank conferred by a college or university after examination or after completion of a course of study, or conferred as an honor on a distinguished person.
Example: I have a degree in anthropology.
fr: diplôme
a degree
education
noun
The act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life.
Example: To maximize your scholarship opportunities, focus on your education and keep your priorities in the right place.
fr: éducation
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field
noun
A particular branch of study or sphere of activity or interest.
Example: He is a leading authority in his field.
fr: champ d'expertise
Field in Psychology
mathematics
noun
The study of the measurement, properties, and relationships of quantities and sets, using numbers and symbols.
Example: They are good at mathematics' problems, science, strategy games, and experiments.
fr: mathématique
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philosophy
noun
The critical study of the basic principles and concepts of a particular branch of knowledge, especially with a view to improving or reconstituting them.
Example: Socrates and Plato are popular in the field of philosophy.
fr: philosophie
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political
adjective
Political is a ubiquitous and seemingly indispensable term in the discussion of human affairs.
Example: The political position was chaotic.
fr: politique
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psychology
noun
The science of the mind or of mental states and processes.
Example: She studied Psychology at Oxford.
fr: psychologie
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social
adjective
Relating to society or its organization.
Example: We are social beings as well as individuals.
fr: sociale
socialization
noun
A continuing process whereby an individual acquires a personal identity and learns the norms, values, behavior, and social skills appropriate to his or her social position.
Example: Some critics say that keeping children at home with limited socialization is unhealthy for kids.
fr: socialisation
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sociology
noun
Sociology is a field of study that analyzes and explains important matters in our personal lives, our communities, and the world.
Example: I have a degree in sociology.
fr: sociologie
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student
noun
A person formally engaged in learning, especially one enrolled in a school or college.
Example: I am a student at Ahuntsic College.
fr: élève
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studying
verb
To apply oneself to the acquisition of knowledge, as by reading, investigation, or practice.
Example: I am studying for my exam.
fr: étudier
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teacher
noun
A person who teaches or instructs, especially as a profession; instructor.
Example: The teacher was surprised and pleased.
fr: professeur