CLU3M

Understanding Canadian Law

Course Title: Understanding Canadian Law, Grade 11, University or College Preparation (CHA3U)
Course Name:Understanding Canadian Law
Course Code: CLU3M
Grade: 11
Course Type: University or College Preparation
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: Canadian History since World War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied(CHC2D, CHC2P

Curriculum Policy Document: Canadian and World Studies, The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12, 2015 (Revised)
Course Developer: Elite High School
Department: Canadian and World Studies
Development Date: 2016
Most Recent Revision Date: N/A
Tuition Fee (CAD): $579

Course Title: Understanding Canadian Law, Grade 11, University or College Preparation (CHA3U)
Course Name:Understanding Canadian Law
Course Code: CLU3M
Grade: 11
Course Type: University or College Preparation
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: Canadian History since World War I, Grade 10, Academic or Applied(CHC2D, CHC2P

Curriculum Policy Document: Canadian and World Studies, The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12, 2015 (Revised)
Course Developer: Elite High School
Department: Canadian and World Studies
Development Date: 2016
Most Recent Revision Date: N/A
Tuition Fee (CAD): $729

Course Description

CLU3M explores Canadian law, with a focus on legal issues that are relevant to the lives of people in Canada. Students in CLU3M will gain an understanding of rights and freedoms in Canada, our legal system, and family, contract, employment, tort, and criminal law. In CLU3M, students will use case studies and apply the concepts of legal thinking and the legal inquiry process to develop legal reasoning skills and to formulate and communicate informed interpretations of legal issues, and they will develop the ability to advocate for new laws.

Summary Of Units And Timeline

Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit.

UNIT 1: LEGAL FOUNDATIONS

In this unit, students will think about why society requires laws, the different divisions of law within our legal system, and how law has developed through Canadian history, and the various changes that have resulted from social and cultural factors.

UNIT 2: RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

In this unit, students will learn about the legal definition of human rights and how this definition has changed and developed throughout history. Students will also learn about the protections and limitations provided under Canadian law and develop informed opinions about their own rights.

UNIT 3: CRIMINAL LAW

In this unit, students will learn about criminal law and its significance in Canadian law and society as a

whole. They will learn about the processes of the criminal justice system and think critically about the punishments handed down by the court system. They will think critically and develop opinions about justice and Canadian criminal law.

UNIT 4: CIVIL LAW

In this unit, students will learn about civillaw and the factors that differentiate it from criminal law. They will learn about the functions and processes of family, labour, and contract law, and how the Canadian legal system regulates the law in more personal cases.

UNIT 5: CULMINATING ESSAY

The overall goal of this unit is for students to bring together their skills and knowledge learned throughout this course to write a well-argued, MLA-style, academic essay on an individually-selected topic through independent research. Students will choose their own topic and form their thesis and form their arguments based on the content of this course. They are encouraged to consider the historical, cultural, political, and sociological contexts of their issue while maintaining a legal perspective.

FINAL EXAM

15% of Final Grade

  • This exam is the final evaluation of CLU3M. All coursework should be completed and submitted before writing the final exam, please be advised that once the exam is written, any outstanding coursework will be given a grade of zero. The exam will be two hours. There are two options for taking the exam:
  • WRITE EXAM AT ELITE HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS: If you live close to Elite High School Campus, or if you attend Elite High School Campus, you can take your exam there. You will receive a confirmation email with next steps and exam information once your exam date is scheduled.The exam can be rescheduled or cancelled with a reasonable proof in case of a medical emergency.
  • USE EXAMITY PROCTORING SERVICE: For a fee of 22 USD*, students can arrange to take their exam in the comfort of their own home, at any time, on any day. Please select Examity Exam in the exam section of your course to set up your Examity profile and schedule your exam. Exams must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. *Price is subject to change.
  • Please email exams@elitehighschool.com if you need assistance.
Units Length
UNIT 1: LEGAL FOUNDATIONS 17 hours
UNIT 2: RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS 21 hours
UNIT 3: CRIMINAL LAW 29 hours
UNIT 4: CIVIL LAW 26 hours
UNIT 5: CULMINATING ESSAY 14 hours
FINAL EXAM 3 hours
  Total: 110 hours