Law, Ethics& Society
How do we decide what is right? Tackle society’s hard questions via Canada’s legal system.
- Time of day
- Morning
- Length
- 3 weeks · 15 hours a week
- Sessions
- June / July / August
- English
- Advanced (CEFR C1)
- Open to
- Ages 15–18
What youwill study.
How do we decide between right and wrong? Why do we need laws? What are our rights and obligations as citizens? This course challenges students to take on some of society’s toughest questions. Through case studies, group projects, guest speakers and field trips, students will learn the basic principles behind the Canadian legal system, exploring how it compares to their own.
This course introduces concepts through lectures, texts, and activities that lead toward successful completion of a final course project.
A good fit if:
- You plan to pursue a post-secondary education and/or have strong interest in legal studies and how society shapes them
- You want to practice language and develop academic skills for success in university courses
- You have some experience with critical reading, seminar participation, note-taking, research, and academic writing in any language
- You enjoy a challenging study environment
Afternoon,which one?
You take one course in the morning and one in the afternoon. Choose a pairing to see your first week on the home page.
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