St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
3801 Thomas Street
Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2
(905) 285-0050
We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into
the Dufferin-Peel community to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to
the fullest extent possible as we all journey from the early years to vocation.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department:
Course:
Course Code:
Canadian & World Studies
Understanding Canadian Law, University/College preparation
CLU3M1
Course Description:
This course explores Canadian law with a focus on legal issues that are relevant to people’s everyday lives.
Students will investigate fundamental legal concepts and processes to gain a practical understanding of
Canada’s legal system, including the criminal justice system. Students will use critical-thinking, inquiry, and
communication skills to develop informed opinions on legal issues and apply this knowledge in a variety of ways
and settings, including case analysis, legal research projects, mock trials, and debates.
Strand & Unit Title:
1. An Introduction to
Law
2. Criminal Law:
Criminal Code
3. Criminal Procedures
and the YCJA
4. Family Law
5. Contract Law
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
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CGE1d Develops attitudes and values founded on Catholic
social teaching and acts to promote social responsibility,
human solidarity and the common good
CGE2b Reads, understands and uses written materials
effectively
CGE2c Presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and
with sensitivity to others
CGE3b Creates, adapts, evaluates new ideas in light of the
common good
CGE4f Applies effective communication, decision-making,
problem-solving, time and resource management skills
CGE5a Works effectively as an interdependent team member
CGE6c Values and honours the important role of the family in
society
CGE7b Accepts accountability for one's own actions
Assessment and Evaluation:
Category Weightings
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking
Application
Communication
Textbook: All About Law
Weight
25%
25%
25%
25%
Final Summative
Assessments
Term Work
Course Culminating
Exam
Overall Weighting
70%
10%
20%
Replacement Cost: $90.00
Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For more information please refer to Growing Success pg. 11.
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf