DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF NIAGARA
Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School
Canadian and International Law
CLN4U
Current Academic Year: 2004-2005
History Chair: E. Robineau
Ministry Policy Document: Canadian and World Studies. 2000
Last Revised: still in revision
Course Value: 1 credit
Course Description
This course explores elements of Canadian law and the role of law in social, political and
global contexts. Students will learn about the connections between the historical and philosophical sources of law and issues in contemporary society. They will also learn to analyse legal issues, conduct independent research, and communicate the results of their inquiries in a variety of ways.
Unit Description
Unit 1 |
Heritage - Students will explore the historical and philosophical origins of law. Students demonstrate their understandings of the relationship between law and societal values as well as assessing various influences on the evolution of law. |
Unit 2 |
Rights and Freedoms - Students demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of human rights legislation in Canada and explain the development of Canadian constitutional law. |
Unit 3 |
Criminal Law Procedures - Students analyse theories about criminal conduct and the nature of criminal behaviour. Students demonstrate an understanding of the competing concepts of justice as they apply to the criminal justice system. |
Unit 4 |
International Law - Students look at the main concepts and principles of international law. Students use concepts as a basis for investigating global issues in international law, as well as the agencies that currently enforce this law. |
Unit 5 |
Labour and Environmental Law - Students explore the roles fo government and citizens in two important areas of public law: the environment and the workplace. |
Unit 6 |
Methods of Legal Inquiry - Independent Study Project. |
Evaluation
The primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning. This will be accomplished through test, various writing assignments, individual and group presentations, and an independent study project as well as a final exam.
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