Humanities and Law

Course Descriptions

HSP3U/C–  Do you wonder why you are the way you are? Introduction to anthropology, psychology, and sociology is a course that examines the most interesting aspects of people and their behavior.  Major areas of study include the nature-nurture debate, abnormal psychology including the study of psychopaths, social institutions like marriage and the education system, and why we join groups, like teams and cults.  This course will also teach you important research and writing skills, communication skills,  and how to design and analyze survey results.

HSB4U- Society and Challenge and Change is a continuation of the Grade 11 Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology.  Students will continue to use Social Science skills such as surveys, interviews and experiments.  The fields of Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology are used to examine current events and trends.  Former students have commented that this course was great preparation for first year university.  Possible field trips- ROM

Course Descriptions

CLU3M/3E – Intro to Canadian Law

• Explore the Canadian Legal Structure, Human Rights and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms against the backdrop of our everyday lives through debate and discussion
• Includes: Study and debate of Human and Charter Rights; the Canadian Criminal Code; Famous Canadian criminal cases; Exploring Civil and Tort Law; and act out a full mock trial
• Potential Field Trips: Ontario Legislature and Provincial Courts

CLN4C – Legal Studies

• Begins with legal foundations and discusses Rights and Responsibilities, Contemporary, workplace and International Law
• Includes: Workplace, Business and Employment and International Law