CLN4U – Grade 12 Canadian and International Law
Course Description
This course explores the legal system in Canada and examines the role of law in both national and international contexts. Students analyze fundamental legal concepts, including rights and freedoms, criminal and civil law, and the structure of the Canadian court system.
The course also investigates international law, global issues, human rights, and the impact of law on society. Students develop critical-thinking, research, and communication skills through case studies, legal analysis, and inquiry-based activities.
This course prepares students for postsecondary studies in law, political science, international relations, business, and social sciences.
Prerequisite: Any Grade 11 or 12 university preparation course in Canadian and world studies or social sciences and humanities
Course Content
| Unit | Course Content | Time Allocation |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Unit 1 – Heritage |
30 |
|
2 |
Unit 2 – Rights and Freedoms |
28 |
|
3 |
Unit 3 – Criminology |
23 |
|
4 |
Unit 4 – Environmental and International Law |
27 |
|
5 |
Final Assignment – Final Exam (30% of final mark) |
2 |
|
|
Total Hours |
110 |
Assessment & Evaluation
Purpose
The primary purpose of assessment is to improve student learning. Assessment relates directly to the expectations for the course.
A variety of assessments for and as learning are conducted on a regular basis to allow ample opportunities for students to improve and ultimately demonstrate their full range of learning and in order for the teacher to gather information to provide feedback. Assessment tasks relate to the success criteria set out in lesson plans. Success criteria allow students to see what quality looks like.
Evaluation is the process of judging the quality of student work in relation to the achievement chart categories and criteria, and assigning a percentage grade to represent that quality. Evaluation is based on gathering evidence of student achievement through:
- Products
- Observations
- Conversations
Weighting of Categories
| Knowledge & Understanding​ | Thinking | Communication | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
|
25% |
25% |
25% |
25% |
Grading
- The final grade is based on performance in 3 areas: products, observations, conversations.
- 70% of the grade is based on evaluations conducted throughout the course.
- 30% is based on a final evaluation.