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GLDU 1205: Indigenous People and the Canadian Judicial System
Effective date
January 2022
Department
Gladue Report Writing
School
Continuing Studies
Description
The goal of this course is to introduce students to the historical and contemporary relationship between Indigenous peoples and the Canadian judicial system.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
GLDU 1203.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify Indigenous self-governance specific to justice prior to colonization.
- Discuss colonialism and the judicial system and the differences between Indigenous and Canadian legal practices.
- Identify and discuss challenges of section 718.2(e) in the Criminal Code of Canada.
- Evaluate the impacts on the over-incarceration rates of Indigenous people.
- Identify and discuss existing policies and positions of the Canadian Federal and Provincial governments that impact systemic racism in the criminal justice system.
- Propose decolonization strategies that could contribute to the judicial system.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
PLAR will be assessed by the Department using one or more of the following components: challenge exam, portfolio, demonstration, interview, self-assessment, and/or external evaluation.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Total Hours: 30
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, videos, group discussion/work, reflective writing, written practice of skills, readings, practice interviews, peer and instructor feedback
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
15% |
Several short check-ins (written or oral quizzes) |
|
Assignments |
15% |
Case studies |
|
Project |
25% |
Individual field-trips and follow-up report and/or presentation |
|
Assignments |
25% |
Group or individual presentations |
|
Assignments |
10% |
Short research paper |
|
Participation |
10% |
Participation |
Course topics
- Self-governance and pre-colonization Impacts of the legal system since colonization The Criminal Code of Canada Reports that have addressed concerns in the judicial system The Canadian judicial system today Strategies for decolonization
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.