Program Overview

LAWC050 Canadian Law

Course Description

LAW 050 introduces students to the basic elements of the Canadian legal system. Subjects include the law-making process, the history of Canadian law, criminal law, civil law, family law, and contract law. The effects of the legal process on the lives of Canadian citizens and the application of the legal system will be also be examined.

Prerequisites

• "C" or higher in SOST 040 or SOST11 or equivalent
• "C" or higher in ENGL 040 or ENGL11 or equivalent or Provincial Level Placement on the CCP English Assessment

Restrictions

• Must have been admitted to an NLC program

Lecture and Tutorial Hours

• Lecture Hours: 100
• Tutorials/Seminar Hours: 20

Contact Hours

• 120 contact hours

Program Information

Northern Lights College serves the communities of Northern British Columbia that are located on the territories of the Cree, Dene, Dunne-Za, Kaska, Saulteau, Tse’khene, Tahltan, and Tlingit. We also recognize Metis Nation BC members who live in this area of our beautiful province. We acknowledge our hosts and honour their gracious welcome to those seeking knowledge.