Grade 12 Canadian and International Law
Course name:
Canadian and International Law, Grade 12, University Preparation
Course code:
CLN4U
Prerequisite:
Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities
Course dates:
Week of January 23, 2023 - June 9, 2023
Lessons:
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. EST | Extra help Mondays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Curriculum:
https://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/2015cws11and12.pdf
Summary:
This course extends students’ experience with functions. Students will investigate the properties of polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; develop techniques for combining functions; broaden their understanding of rates of change; and develop facility in applying these concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes. This course is intended both for students taking the Calculus and Vectors course as a prerequisite for a university program and for those wishing to consolidate their understanding of mathematics before proceeding to a variety of university programs.
Units:
Unit 1: Foundations of Law
Unit 2: Rights and Freedoms
Unit 3: Criminal Law in Canada and Abroad
Unit 4: International Legal Issues
Unit 5: International Law and Dispute Resolution
All Units: Method of Legal Inquiry
Overall curriculum expectations:
The Inquiry Process and Skill Development in Legal Studies
A1. The Inquiry Process in Legal Studies: use the legal studies inquiry process and the concepts of legal thinking when investigating legal issues in Canada and around the world, and issues relating to international law.
A2. Developing Transferable Skills: apply in everyday contexts skills developed through the study of law, and identify careers in which a background in law might be an asset.
Legal Foundations
B1. Principles of Law: identify foundational concepts and principles relating to law and explain their significance.
B2. Legal Theory and Procedures: analyze how and to what extent various legal theories and procedures have influenced the Canadian and international legal systems.
B3. Development of Law: explain various influences, including those of individuals and groups, on the development of Canadian and international law.
Rights and Freedoms
C1. Legal Principles of Human Rights Law: explain the principles underpinning human rights law and the legal significance of those laws, in Canada and internationally.
C2. Development of Human Rights Law: analyze issues associated with the development of human rights law, in Canada and internationally.
C3. Protection of Human Rights and Freedoms: compare the roles of the legislative and judicial branches of government in protecting human rights and freedoms, with a particular emphasis on Canada.
C4. Contemporary Issues: analyze various contemporary issues in relation to their impact or potential impact on human rights law.
Foundations of International Law and Dispute Resolution
D1. Fundamentals of International Law: explain the legal importance of various key principles and issues in international law.
D2. Development of International Law: analyze how various factors have influenced the development of international law.
D3. Conflict and Cooperation: analyze how various agreements, treaties, and conventions in international law influence international conflict and cooperation.
International Legal Issues
E1. Criminal Law: analyze various concepts, legal systems, and issues in criminal law, in Canada and internationally.
E2. Environmental Protection: analyze factors that influence the effectiveness of domestic and international environmental legislation.
E3. Workplace Legal Issues: analyze legal principles, systems, and processes used to protect various parties’ interests in the workplace, in Canada and internationally.
E4. Emerging Legal Issues: analyze emerging global issues and their implications for international law.