Nepean High School

B A N T I N G M E M O R I A L H I G H S C H O O L Canadian & World Studies Department

CLN4U – Grade 12, University, Canadian and International Law Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities

Teacher Name: Mr. Andrez Student Name: ______

Textbook: Dimensions of Law: Canadian and International Law in the 21st Century Replacement Value: $81.90 Assigned Text # _____

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course examines elements of Canadian and international law in social, political, and global contexts. Students will study the historical and philosophical sources of law and the principles and practices of international law and will learn to relate them to issues in Canadian society and the wider world. Students will use critical-thinking and communication skills to analyse legal issues, conduct independent research, and present the results of their inquiries in a variety of ways.

UNITS OF STUDY: The order of the units may vary between classes. Unit 1 Heritage · Sources of Law · Theories and Concepts of Law · Law/Morality/Religion

Unit 2 Rights and Freedoms · Human Rights in Canada · Cdn Constitutional Law · Canadian Charter · Legislature and Judiciary · Minority and Majority Rights

Unit 3 Criminal Law and Procedures · Theories of Crime · Purpose of Criminal Law · Pre-trial Process · Trial Process · Concepts/Principles of Justice · Legal Cases

Unit 4 International Law · Principles · Global Concerns and Agencies · International Treaties · Global Conflict Resolution · Int’l Intervention · Global Issue Conferences

Unit 5 Labour and Environmental · Citizens, Gov’t and the Environment Law · Gov’t and the Workplace · Organizing the Workplace · The Changing Workplace

Unit 6 Methods of Legal Inquiry – · writing a comprehensive and persuasive research paper Course Culminating Activity · this will be done in stages throughout the course

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION: Category and Types of Assessment Weight Mr. Andrez: [email protected] Office: Room 216 (History) Knowledge & Understanding  the acquisition of subject specific content acquired in each grade (knowledge), and the 21% comprehension of its meaning and significance (understanding) Thinking  the use of critical and creative thinking skills and/or processes 17.5%

Application  the conveying of meaning through various forms 17.5%

Communication  the use of knowledge and skills to make connections within and between various contexts 14%

Final Exam  Final Exam 30%

* Most assignments will be evaluated in all four categories; these examples are a broad guideline only.

ADDITIONAL NOTES: Students rights and responsibilities are the cornerstone of academic success and include: attendance, punctuality, timely completion of homework and assignments, and academic integrity. Students are responsible for:  Self advocacy  Completion and submission of their own work  Submission of required assignments on the assigned due date  Striving for excellence  Completion of course requirements

EXPECTATIONS:

 Regular attendance– Missed tests, presentations and assignments will constitute a mark of zero unless the student calls my voice mail the morning of his/her absence with an explanation # 55802  Attendance is critical for success in this course as evaluations are often based on class discussions, relevant videos and in class research. The student is expected to catch up on his/her own time.  Contribution to Classroom Discussions– although you may not always feel comfortable expressing an opinion, it is expected that you will give other students your full attention at all times.  Timely completion of assignments– if you cannot meet a deadline, let me know in advance and we will try to work out a mutually acceptable compromise– DO NOT RISK A ZERO!!

Mr. Andrez: [email protected] Office: Room 216 (History)