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1 Module 1: Fundamentals of Law Section 1.1: The Nature of Law Lesson 1.1A: Law: Definition and Purposes Lesson 1.1B: The Relationship Between Laws and Morals Lesson 1.1C: Important Legal Terms Section 1.2: History, Evolution, and Classification of Canadian Law Lesson 1.2A: Legal Developments in the Western World Lesson 1.2B: Sources of Canadian Law Lesson 1.2C: Types of Law Section 1.3: The Court System and Alternatives Lesson 1.3A: The Functions, Structure, and Jurisdiction of the Canadian Court System Lesson 1.3B: Provincial vs. Federal Responsibilities Lesson 1.3C: Trials and Courtroom Participants Lesson 1.3D: Alternatives to Court for Resolving Disputes Section 1.4: The Canadian Constitution Lesson 1.4A: The Evolution of the Constitution: Canada Grows Up Lesson 1.4B: The Canadian Legislative Process Lesson 1.4C: The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Lesson 1.4D: Resolving Infringements of The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Lesson 1.4E: Human Rights in British Columbia

2 Module 2: Criminal Law Section 2.1: Criminal Law Overview Lesson 2.1A: Definitions, Jurisdiction, and Purposes Lesson 2.1B: Types of Criminal Offences Lesson 2.1C: Criminal Court System Lesson 2.1D: Elements of a Crime Lesson 2.1E: Parties to an Offence Section 2.2: Criminal Code Offences Lesson 2.2A: Introduction to the Criminal Code of Canada Lesson 2.2B: Violent Crimes Lesson 2.2C: Actions with High Social Impact Lesson 2.2D: Property Crimes Lesson 2.2E: Crimes Related to Driving Lesson 2.2F: The Youth Justice System Section 2.3: Criminal Procedures Before Trial Lesson 2.3A: Powers of Arrest and Arrest Procedures Lesson 2.3B: Legal Rights of Accused and Police Lesson 2.3C: Search Laws Lesson 2.3D: Release Procedures Lesson 2.3E: Awaiting Trial Section 2.4: Criminal Trial Procedures Lesson 2.4A: Pre-Trial Procedures and Motions Lesson 2.4B: Juries and Jury Selection

3 Lesson 2.4C: Presentation of Evidence Lesson 2.4D: Defences Lesson 2.4E: Reaching a Verdict Section 2.5: Sentencing and Corrections Lesson 2.5A: Sentencing Procedures and Purposes Lesson 2.5B: Types of Sentences Lesson 2.5C: Victims Rights Lesson 2.5D: Appeals Lesson 2.5E: Corrections Module 2 Test Module 3: Civil Law Section 3.1: The Nature of Civil Law Lesson 3.1A: Civil Law and the Civil Court System Lesson 3.1B: Civil Trial Procedures Lesson 3.1C: The Judgment and Civil Remedies Lesson 3.1D: Alternatives to Courts in Civil Law Section 3.2: Tort Law Lesson 3.2A: Nature and Purpose of Tort Law Lesson 3.2B: Negligence Lesson 3.2C: Special Types of Negligence Lesson 3.2D: Intentional Torts Lesson 3.2E: Defamation of Character

4 Section 3.3: Contract Law Lesson 3.3A: The Elements of a Contract Lesson 3.3B: Carrying Out the Contract Lesson 3.3C: Employment Relationships Lesson 3.3D: The Laws Affecting Employment Module 3 Test Module 4: Family Law and Wills Section 4.1: The Family Unit Lesson 4.1A: Definition of a Family, Purposes of Family Law, and Cultural and Economic Situations Lesson 4.1B: Formal and Essential Requirements of Marriage Lesson 4.1C Common Law/Cohabitation Agreements Lesson 4.1D: Annulment and Separation Lesson 4.1E: Divorce Lesson 4.1F: Property Division and Spousal Support Section 4.2: Children and Family Law Lesson 4.2A: Definition of Family, Purposes of Family Law, and Cultural and Economic Expectations Lesson 4.2B: Access and Support Lesson 4.2C: Protecting Children Lesson 4.2D: Adoption

5 Section 4.3: Wills and Estates Lesson 4.3A: An Introduction to Wills Lesson 4.3B: Reasons for Making a Will Lesson 4.3C: Dying Without a Will Lesson 4.3D: Adoption Module 4 Test

6 Law 12 Assessment Section 1.1 The Nature of Law Assignment 1.1 Part A: The Purposes of Law Assignment 1.1 Part B: The Rule of Law Assignment 1.1 Part C: The Dynamic Nature of Law Section 1.2 History, Evolution, and Classification of Canadian Law Assignment 1.2 Part A: The Historical Background to Canadian Law Assignment 1.2 Part B: Sources of Canadian Law Assignment 1.2 Part C: Classification of Law Section 1.3 The Court System and Alternatives Assignment 1.3 Part A: Function and Structure of the Courts Assignment 1.3 Part B: Criminal vs. Civil Procedures Assignment 1.3 Part C: The Supreme Court of Canada Assignment 1.3 Part D: Courtroom Participants Assignment 1.3 Part E: Provincial vs. Federal Responsibilities Assignment 1.3 Part F: Alternatives to Court for Resolving Disputes Section 1.4 The Court System and Alternatives Assignment 1.4 Part A: Canada's Constitutional History Assignment 1.4 Part B: Federal Legislative Process Assignment 1.4 Part C: Amendments to The Charter of Rights and Freedoms Assignment 1.4 Part D: Conflicts Within the Charter Assignment 1.4 Part E: Challenges to the Charter: You Be the Judge Assignment 1.4 Part F: Human Rights Legislation Section 2.1 Criminal Law Overview Assignment 2.1 Part A: Definitions, Jurisdictions, and Purposes Assignment 2.1 Part B: Causes of Crime/Purposes of Criminal Law Assignment 2.1 Part C: Types of Criminal Offences Assignment 2.1 Part D: Criminal Court System Assignment 2.1 Part E: Parties to an Offence Section 2.2 Criminal Code Offences Assignment 2.2 Part A: Definitions/Introduction to the Criminal Code Assignment 2.2 Part B: Violent Crimes Assignment 2.2 Part C: Actions with a High Social Impact Assignment 2.2 Part D: Crimes Related to Driving Assignment 2.2 Part E: The Youth Justice Criminal Act

7 Section 2.3: Criminal Procedures Before Trial Assignment 2.3 Part A: Definitions/Introduction to the Criminal Code Assignment 2.3 Part B: Criminal Code Offences and Penalties/ Property Crime Assignment 2.3 Part C: Violent Crimes Assignment 2.3 Part D: Actions with a High Social Impact Assignment 2.3 Part E: Crimes Related to Driving Assignment 2.3 Part F: The Youth Justice Criminal Act Section 2.4: Criminal Trial Procedures Assignment 2.4 Part A: Definitions Assignment 2.4 Part B: Defences Assignment 2.4 Part C: Pre-Trial Procedures and Motions Assignment 2.4 Part D: Eye Witness Testimony: How Dependable is the Memory of Witnesses? Assignment 2.4 Part E: Presentation of Evidence/Defences Section 2.5: Sentencing and Corrections Assignment 2.5 Part A: Definitions Assignment 2.5 Part B: Should this Youth Offender be Tried as an Adult? Assignment 2.5 Part C: Purposes and Types of Sentencing/Current Events Report Assignment 2.5 Part D: Victims' Rights/Sentencing Procedures and Purposes Section 3.1: The Nature of Civil Law Assignment 3.1 Part A: Definitions Assignment 3.1 Part B: Criminal Law vs. Civil Law Assignment 3.1 Part C: Damages Assignment 3.1 Part D: You Be the Judge Assignment 3.1 Part E: Enforcing a Judgment Section 3.2: Tort Law Assignment 3.2 Part A: Definitions Assignment 3.2 Part B: The Elements of Negligence Assignment 3.2 Part C: Occupiers Liability Assignment 3.2 Part D: Trespass Assignment 3.2 Part E: Defamation Section 3.3 Contract Law Assignment Part A: Definitions Assignment Part B: Contracts! Assignment Part C: Contract Case Studies Assignment Part D: The Laws Affecting Employment

8 Section 4.1: The Family Unit Assignment 4.1 Part A: Review Your Understanding Assignment 4.1 Part B: Formal Marriage Requirements Assignment 4.1 Part C: Essential Marriage Requirements Assignment 4.1 Part D: Marriage as a Contract Assignment 4.1 Part E: Annulment and Separation Assignment 4.1 Part F: Divorce Assignment 4.1 Part G: Family Mediation Assignment 4.1 Part H: The Breakup Section 4.2: Children and Family Law Assignment 4.2 Part A: Custody Assignment 4.2 Part B: Access Assignment 4.2 Part C: Protecting Children Assignment 4.2 Part D: Adoption Section 4.3: Wills and Estates Assignment 4.3 Part A: Definitions Assignment 4.3 Part B: Crossword Puzzle Assignment 4.3 Part C: Should This Youth Offender Be Tried as an Adult? Assignment 4.3 Part D: Writing a Valid Will Assignment 4.3 Part E: Your Opinion on Wills and Estates Assignment 4.3 Part F: Writing a Will: To Do List

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