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LAWS 0982: Law 12 - Part 1
Effective date
January 2017
Department
CF - Humanities
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course introduces students to the origins of the Canadian legal system, the Constitution and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the courts, and criminal law.
LAWS 0982 and 0992 can be taken at the same time or in any order.
Both LAWS 0982 and Law 0992 are required for completion of ABE Provincial level Law.
Credits
4.0
Year of study
Grade 12 Equivalency
Prerequisites
Current enrollment in or completion of English 10 or equivalent.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Students will meet the learning outcomes for ABE Provincial Level Laws as stated in the most recent ABE Articulation Handbook.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 96
Total Hours: 96
Total Hours: 96
Instructional Strategies
Option 1: Self-paced - one-to-one individualized instruction
Option 2: Class-based - lecture and small group workshops
Option 2: Class-based - lecture and small group workshops
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Assignments |
|
Project |
20 |
Project |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
60 |
Chapter quizzes, mid-term and final exam |
Course topics
- The origins of our legal system
- The Constitution and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- The courts
- Criminal law
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.