1. How to Analyze Social Issues using Social Science Disciplines Social Science Analysis

2. This activity is designed to help enhance your initial understanding of each of the 3 disciplines of social science – Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology.

3. Use Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology to analyze the Marc Lepine Case

4. What Happened??? A gunman confronts 60 engineering students during their class at l'École Polytechnique in Montreal on Dec. 6, 1989. He separates the men from the women and tells the men to leave the classroom, threatening them with his.22-calibre rifle. The enraged man begins a shooting rampage that spreads to three floors and several classrooms, jumping from desk to desk while female students cower below. He roams the corridors yelling, "I want women." You will be reading a more specific article in your groups

5. Video Clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndkw0yK85z4

6. TASK : After reading and watching the case of Marc Lepine, each of you will write a 3 paragraph response. You may share your ideas as a group, but each person is required to complete their own response. Paragraph 1: How would an Anthropologist analyze this case. Explain 3/4 specific details that would support this. Paragraph 2: How would a Psychologist analyze this case. Explain 3/4 specific details that would support this. Paragraph 3: How would a Sociologist analyze this case. Explain 3/4 specific details that would support this.