CLU3M Understanding Canadian Law

Course Description For CLU3M Understanding Canadian Law 

Course Description :-

The course Understanding Canadian Law CLU3M is a University/College Preparation course that explores legal issues that directly affect students’ lives. To develop an appreciation of the Canadian legal system, students examine the historical roots of Canadian law and expand on their understanding of the role of government in making laws. Students also become familiar with the rights and freedoms that all Canadians enjoy as a result of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Students acquire a practical knowledge of Canada’s legal system, both criminal and civil, and learn how to analyze legal issues. They are given opportunities to develop informed opinions on legal issues and to defend those opinions and communicate legal knowledge in a variety of ways and settings, including legal research projects, and mock trials and debates. This course provides students with an opportunity to explore, analyze, and reflect on the study of law through diverse teaching and learning strategies. Students have multiple opportunities to hone their skills in communication through formal presentations, role playing, writing in role, and persuasive writing. Critical thinking skills such as formulating a thesis, identifying bias and viewpoint, debating, analyzing primary sources, and problem-solving are central to many activities. Focused inquiry, data analysis, note-taking and guided Internet searches are examples of the research skills that students practice. Co-operative group learning is another important active learning strategy fundamental to many activities.

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