St.

Jean de Brebeuf Catholic High School

Canadian and World Studies Course Information Sheet



Course Title: Course Code: Prerequisite:
Understanding Canadian Law

CLU3M
Canadian History since World War I,
Grade 10,
Academic or Applied
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course explores Canadian law with a focus on legal issues that are relevant to peoples everyday lives. Students
will investigate fundamental legal concepts and processes to gain a practical understanding of Canadas 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.
CONNECTION TO OUR CATHOLIC FAITH
This course extends the development of attitudes and values based on Catholic social teachings. Opportunities are
given to students to combine their faith with civic duty and responsibility. When students examine the question of
human rights, they begin to appreciate the relevance of Catholic social justice teachings. This course involves
activities that encourage students to act morally and legally as persons formed in Catholic traditions.

STRANDS

OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
HERITAGE
Explain what law is and why societies have laws, and describe the different
categories of law;
Analyse the contemporary impact of major historical developments in Canadian
law;
Explain the law-making process in Canada, including how laws are developed,
interpreted, applied, challenged, and enforced .
RIGHTS AND
FREEDOMS
Describe the sources of rights and freedoms in Canada and explain how
particular rights and freedoms may conflict;
Describe historical and contemporary barriers to the equal enjoyment of human
rights in Canada;
Describe the rights and freedoms enshrined in Canadian law and explain how
they are interpreted, how they may be limited, and how they are enforced in
Canada and in Ontario.
CRIMINAL LAW AND
PROCEDURES
Explain how a criminal offence is defined in Canada;
Describe the processes, legal institutions, and methods involved in bringing a
criminal case to trial and in resolving it;
Analyse the purposes of sentencing, including those relating to alternative
methods of imposing sanctions or regulating behaviour;
Explain how the criminal law applies to young people.
2011-12 Revised

Instructional strategies: modeled, shared and guided instruction, cooperative group learning, accountable talk, independent
application and consolidation, experiential learning, inquiry-based learning, robust thinking (critical analysis and reflection).

Assessment and Evaluation Strategies and Tools: A variety of assessment and evaluation strategies are employed to allow
students to demonstrate their achievement of course expectations. These may include: classroom presentations, conferences,
essays, response journals, demonstrations, interviews, learning logs, portfolios, peer assessment, self-assessment, metacognition,
reflection activities, checklists, exemplars, rating scales, rubrics, anecdotal notes, quizzes, tests, exams and/or performance tasks

REGULATION AND
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Distinguish between private and public law;
Describe the processes, legal institutions, and methods involved in bringing a
civil dispute to trial and resolution;
Explain how the law applies to family matters;
Analyse the role of law as it applies to contractual obligations and claims for
compensation for personal injury or loss;
Explain the dynamic nature of law, including the way in which it evolves in
response to technology and changes in societal values.
METHODS OF LEGAL
INQUIRY AND
COMMUNICATION
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.
UNIT TITLE APPROXIMATE TIMELINE

Heritage

20 hours

Rights and Freedoms

20 hours

Criminal Law and Procedures

30 hours

Regulation and Dispute Resolution

30 hours

CPT Instruction and Discussion

10 hours
CATEGORY WEIGHTINGS EVALUATION BREAKDOWN
Knowledge/Understanding 21 %
Thinking 14 %
Communication 14 %
Application 21 %
Total 70%

TERM WORK:
70%

FINAL 30%:
" CPT 10%
" EXAM 20%
LEARNING SKILLS AND WORK HABITS
Responsibility Organization
Independent
Work
Collaboration Initiative Self-Regulation

The YCDSB Guidelines for Implementation of Ministry Policy, Growing Success: Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario
Schools is available on the board website: www.ycdsb.ca

Student Fees: In accordance with Board Policy 601, there are no course fees for basic course materials (e.g. textbooks, workbooks,
handouts). Some courses may offer enhancements (e.g. field trips, musical instruments, activities) for which there may be a fee.
Board Policy 601 is available on the board website at www.ycdsb.ca

Title of Textbook: Law In Action Replacement Cost: $83.25

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" Fulfils
responsibilities
and
commitments
within the
learning
environment.
" Completes and
submits class
work,
homework,
and
assignments
according to
agreed-upon
timelines.
" Takes
responsibility
for and
manages own
behaviour.
" Devises and
follows a
plan and
process for
completing
work and
tasks.
" Establishes
priorities and
manages
time to
complete
tasks and
achieve
goals.
" Identifies,
gathers,
evaluates,
and uses
information,
technology,
and resources
to complete
tasks.
" Independently
monitors, assesses,
and revises plans to
complete tasks and
meet goals.
" Uses class time
appropriately to
complete tasks.
" Follows
instructions with
minimal
supervision.
" Accepts various roles
and an equitable share
of work in a group
" Responds positively to
the ideas, opinions,
values, and traditions
of others.
" Builds healthy peer-to-
peer relationships
through personal and
media-assisted
interactions.
" Works with others to
resolve conflicts and
build consensus to
achieve group goals.
" Shares information,
resources, and
expertise, and promotes
critical
thinking to solve
problems and
make decisions.
" Looks for and acts
on new ideas and
opportunities for
learning.
" Demonstrates the
capacity for
innovation and a
willingness to take
risks.
" Demonstrates
curiosity and
interest in
learning.
" Approaches new
tasks with a
positive attitude.
" Recognizes and
advocates
appropriately for
the rights of self
and
others
"Sets own individual
goals and monitors
progress towards
achieving them.
"Seeks clarification
or assistance when
needed.
" Assesses and
reflects critically on
own strengths,
needs, and interests.
" Identifies learning
opportunities,
choices, and
strategies to meet
personal needs and
achieve goals.
"Perseveres and
makes an effort
when responding to
challenges.