COURSE OUTLINE
Legal Studies 20/30
Ms. Kadri
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 403-248-2773
Course Overview
Course Content
The following content will be covered in the course:
Textbook: All About Law (6th Ed.), Nelson, 2010
STUDENT EVALUATION
The final grade for Legal Studies 20/30 will be determined as follows:
ASSIGNMENT FORMAT
Please follow the guidelines below. If your assignments do not follow these guidelines, I will gladly await a copy that does.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
Attendance:
If you miss a class due to lateness, illness, or any other reason, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed either from me, our lovely classroom website, or a fellow classmate. Also, be sure to collect any handouts/worksheets needed. Chronic absences will be referred to administration.
Preparedness:
It is your responsibility to bring any necessary books, materials, etc., needed for the class.
Late Assignments:
In terms of late/missing tests/ assignments, the procedure to follow will be determined via the teacher and administration. If more time is needed for an assignment, please discuss it with me prior to the due date, do not leave it to the last minute.
Cell Phones/Mobile Devices:
Any of these devices are not permitted during instructional time. They must be placed in the Phone Lot at the front of the classroom. If found without permission, the first time it will be mine for class, second strike it will be mine for the day, third strike it goes to administration and parents will need to pick it up.
Food:
Food and drink is permitted in the class, provided you clean up your mess afterwards. If this becomes a problem, overall, then food and drink will be banned from the classroom. Serious!
Respect:
Listen, work, and speak with this notion in mind. A positive and welcoming learning environment is of utmost importance.
Plagiarism:
“The unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one’s own original work.” The bottom line: DO NOT COPY WORK THAT IS NOT YOURS. If you are unsure about what is acceptable and not acceptable, feel free to discuss with me. Any plagiarized work will result in an automatic zero, and parents/guardians will be notified.
3 Strikes:
The basic rule of thumb is as follows: the first offense, I will speak with you directly; the second offense will be a phone call home; and the third will result in an office referral. ‘Offenses’ include behavioural issues, inconsistent attendance/lates, missing assignments, etc. This rule can, at times, be subject to change, depending on certain circumstances.
Extra Help:
It will be your responsibility to use your tutorial time if you require extra help on an assignment, need to pick up work, etc. If I am not available, you may send an e-mail and/or make an appointment at an agreeable time.
- The law is fundamental to society. Its many functions include the settlement of disputes, the regulation of private arrangements, and the provision of guidelines for conduct in the community.
- Legal Studies presents students with basic and practical information about the law. The primary goal is to develop in students the knowledge, skill and attitudes required to respond appropriately to the impact of law on their daily lives. A secondary goal is to equip students with the capabilities and confidence required to participate in the evaluation of our laws. A third goal is to create an awareness of the many law-related occupational opportunities that are available.
Course Content
The following content will be covered in the course:
- FAMILY LAW LGS 2010 (1 credit) – February
- CRIMINAL LAW LGS 3080 (1 credit) – April
- CONTROVERSY AND CHANGE LGS 3060 (1 credit) – March
Textbook: All About Law (6th Ed.), Nelson, 2010
STUDENT EVALUATION
The final grade for Legal Studies 20/30 will be determined as follows:
- Projects and Written Assignments 40%
- Quizzes 10%
- Class Discussions/Participation 20%
- Module Final Exams (FL, CL) 20%
- Research Project (C&C) 10%
ASSIGNMENT FORMAT
Please follow the guidelines below. If your assignments do not follow these guidelines, I will gladly await a copy that does.
- Use ONLY blue or black ink for written assignments. Typing up assignments is encouraged as well.
- Please double space all written assignments, and for word-processed documents, use only 12-point font, in either Times New Roman or Arial.
- APA format is essential.
- Assignments will be submitted via Turnitin:
- Class ID: 18963267
- Password: Justice
COURSE EXPECTATIONS
Attendance:
If you miss a class due to lateness, illness, or any other reason, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed either from me, our lovely classroom website, or a fellow classmate. Also, be sure to collect any handouts/worksheets needed. Chronic absences will be referred to administration.
Preparedness:
It is your responsibility to bring any necessary books, materials, etc., needed for the class.
Late Assignments:
In terms of late/missing tests/ assignments, the procedure to follow will be determined via the teacher and administration. If more time is needed for an assignment, please discuss it with me prior to the due date, do not leave it to the last minute.
Cell Phones/Mobile Devices:
Any of these devices are not permitted during instructional time. They must be placed in the Phone Lot at the front of the classroom. If found without permission, the first time it will be mine for class, second strike it will be mine for the day, third strike it goes to administration and parents will need to pick it up.
Food:
Food and drink is permitted in the class, provided you clean up your mess afterwards. If this becomes a problem, overall, then food and drink will be banned from the classroom. Serious!
Respect:
Listen, work, and speak with this notion in mind. A positive and welcoming learning environment is of utmost importance.
Plagiarism:
“The unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one’s own original work.” The bottom line: DO NOT COPY WORK THAT IS NOT YOURS. If you are unsure about what is acceptable and not acceptable, feel free to discuss with me. Any plagiarized work will result in an automatic zero, and parents/guardians will be notified.
3 Strikes:
The basic rule of thumb is as follows: the first offense, I will speak with you directly; the second offense will be a phone call home; and the third will result in an office referral. ‘Offenses’ include behavioural issues, inconsistent attendance/lates, missing assignments, etc. This rule can, at times, be subject to change, depending on certain circumstances.
Extra Help:
It will be your responsibility to use your tutorial time if you require extra help on an assignment, need to pick up work, etc. If I am not available, you may send an e-mail and/or make an appointment at an agreeable time.