Law
Foundations of Canadian Law
Module code: M3040
Level 4
15 credits in spring semester
Teaching method: Lecture, Seminar
Assessment modes: Coursework, Portfolio
On this module, you’ll learn about:
- the structure of the Canadian government
- the different functions of Parliament – the executive and the judiciary.
You’ll explore the powers of judicial review and the different constitutional constraints on the exercise of judicial, legal and political power in Canada.
In addition to this, you’ll:
- learn how to interpret statutes using the modern and dynamic approach to statutory interpretation
- analyse complex social and legal issues
- use different theoretical lenses including critical legal theory, law and economics and critical race theory.
Module learning outcomes
- Understand the organisation of political and legal power in Canada, including the functions of Parliament, the legislature, the executive and the judicial branches.
- Differentiate and analyse social and legal issues through the application of different theories of law.
- Comprehend and communicate the different sources of Canadian law (including Aboriginal sources).
- Communicate and apply the modern approach to statutory interpretation.