Cardinal Leger Secondary School
Department of Social Sciences
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Canadian and International Law
CLN 4U1
Ministry Guidelines: Canadian and
University
World Studies, 2005
Understanding the Law
Replacement Cost: $100.00
Course Overview:
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 .
Curriculum Strands and Overall Expectations:
Heritage: Overall Expectations
.• explain the historical and philosophical origins of law and their connection and relevance to
contemporary society;
• evaluate different concepts, principles, philosophies, and theories of law;
• describe the relationship between law and societal values;
• assess the influence of individual and collective action on the evolution of law.
Rights and Freedoms: Overall Expectations
• describe the historical development of human rights legislation in Canada;
• explain the development of constitutional law in Canada;
• explain the rights and responsibilities of individuals under the Canadian Charter of Rights
and Freedoms;
• explain the roles of the legislature and the judiciary in defining, interpreting, and enforcing
Charter rights in Canada;
• analyze the conflicts between minority and majority rights and responsibilities in a democratic
society, and examine the methods available to resolve these conflicts.
Criminal Law and Procedures : Overall Expectations
• analyze theories about criminal conduct and the nature of criminal behaviour, and explain
what constitutes a crime in Canadian law;
• analyze the Canadian criminal trial process;
• compare the competing concepts of justice as they apply to the criminal justice system.
Regulation and Dispute Resolution: Overall Expectations
• evaluate the effectiveness of governments, courts, and individual and collective action in
protecting the environment;
• analyze the legal process, legal systems, and sanctions used to protect the rights of the
employer and the employee in the workplace;
• explain the major concepts, principles, and purposes of international law;
• evaluate the effectiveness of international laws, treaties, and agreements in resolving conflicts
of a global nature;
• explain the factors that make framing, interpreting, and enforcing law on a global scale a
complex and difficult process.
Methods of Legal Inquiry and Communication: Overall Expectations
• use appropriate research methods to gather, organize, evaluate, and synthesize information;
• apply the steps in the process of legal interpretation and analysis;
• explain, discuss, and interpret legal issues using a variety of formats and forms of
communication.
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Cardinal Leger Secondary School
Department of Social Sciences
Assessment and Evaluation: Evaluation will be based on unit tests, assignments, mock trial
and culminating task (included in the term work). The final exam is worth 30% of the final mark.
Term Work (Formative Assessment)
70%
Knowledge and Understanding
25%
Thinking
25%
Communication
25%
Application
25%
Summative Assessment
Formal Examination
30%
Culminating Performance Task
Course Total
Organization
Independent Work
Collaboration
Initiative
Self-Regulation
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Part of
term
work
100%
Learning Skills and Work Habits
Responsibility
30%
E= Excellent G=Good S=Satisfactory N= Needs Improvement
Fulfills responsibility and commitments.
Takes responsibility for and manages own behavior.
Devises and follows a plan and process for completing tasks.
Establishes priorities and manages time
Independently monitors, assesses, and revises plans to complete tasks
and meet goals.
Uses class time to complete tasks.
Accepts various roles and an equitable share of work in a group.
Builds healthy peer-to-peer relationships.
Looks for and acts on new ideas and opportunities.
Approaches new tasks with a positive attitude.
Sets own goals and monitors progress towards achieving them.
Seeks clarification or assistance when needed.
Missed/Late/Incomplete Assignments
It is the student’s responsibility to address missed, late, or incomplete assignments. Students are
expected to complete assignments and to adhere to assignment deadlines as follows:
Due Date
A due date is set by the
teacher.
10% Penalty Zone
1 school day late – 3%
2 school days late – 6%
3 school days late – 10%
Maximum penalty of 10%
Closure Date
Once the closure date has
passed, work is considered
incomplete and a mark of
zero applies.
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