CRIM 135 Introduction to Canadian Law and Legal Institutions: a Criminal Justice Perspective,Introduction to Canadian Law
3 Credits

This course provides a general introduction to the fundamental and competing principles of jurisprudence and to the basic legal institutions of Canada. Class discussion, lectures and assigned readings will allow the student to consider the history of Canadian Law, the development of the Canadian Constitution, the system of Canadian courts and the rules and responsibilities of members of the legal profession. In addition, the course will consider the nature of legal reasoning and application, the doctrine of precedent and stare decisis, principles of statutory interpretation and will also introduce the fields of contract, torts, Aboriginal law, administration law, and family law. Finally, the course will examine the process of law reform in Canada. (3,0,0),This course provides learners with an overview of Canadian Law and the Canadian legal system. Learners will study the major sources and types of law, the Canadian Constitution, legal reasoning, precedent, and statutory interpretation. Mainstream, Feminist, Critical, as well as Indigenous perspectives on law and justice will be explored. The court system, including Indigenous courts, will be examined, as will the legal profession and legal oversight and accountability. Specific areas of law that will be introduced include criminal law, contract law, tort law, family law, administrative law, and Indigenous law.

Prerequisites
English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12 or equivalent,English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, or equivalent

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