| Subject | Course | Section | Course Title | Course Description | Instructor | Files | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | 101 | 001, 002, 081 | Introduction to Legal Studies |
An introduction to the study of law, its structure, and legal institutions from a cross-cultural and historical perspective. This interdisciplinary course examines the origins of legal systems and their impact on society. Included is an analysis of the diverse historical, political, economic, and cultural conditions under which law arises and functions within society.
Offered on campus and online |
Fall 2024 | ||
| LS | 202 | 001 | Criminal Law |
A case-study approach to the study of criminal law in Canada with a focus on basic concepts and core principles relating to legal judgements along with comparative examination between civil and criminal law and attention to legal theory.
Offered online with synchronous times |
Fall 2024 | ||
| LS | 229 | 001 | Selected Topics in Criminology |
Sociological analysis of research and theory on selected criminal activities. Motivation, modus operandi, and the social characteristics of offenders will be examined in relation to such specific crimes as drug and sexual offenses, theft, robbery, murder, organized crime, and/or other criminal activities.
Held with SOC 229
Offered on campus |
Fall 2024 | ||
| LS | 235 | 001 | History of Ancient Law |
A historical introduction to law in the ancient world. Babylonian, Assyrian, Hittite, and Roman law, legal practices, and concepts will be examined.
Held with HIST 210, CLAS 210
Offered on campus |
Fall 2024 | ||
| LS | 272 | 001 | Psychology and Law |
Psychological principles drawn from a variety of subdisciplines (e.g., social, clinical, cognitive) will be surveyed in terms of their relevance and application to the legal system. Topics may include jury selection and decision-making, eyewitness testimony, insanity defense, competency assessment, risk assessment, and attitudes toward law and the legal process.
Held with PSYCH 230
Offered on campus |
Fall 2024 | ||
| LS | 291 | 001, 002 | Legal Writing |
A study of the principles, processes, and various forms of writing used in the practice of law and drafting of legislation. The history and structure of legal writing, including current debates about plain language, will be examined.
Held with ENGL 210I
Offered on campus |
Fall 2024 | ||
| LS | 327 | 001 | Policing in a Democratic Society |
A critical examination of the police as social control agents in contemporary democratic societies. Topics include the historical evolution of policing; police recruitment, training, and education; police/community relations; the occupational subculture of the police; police authority and discretion; private policing; and police deviance and criminality.
Held with SOC 327
Offered on campus |
Fall 2024 | ||
| LS | 348 | 001 | Animal Law |
Through examination of issues such as anti-cruelty legislation, animal rights movements, pet bans, and the recent popularization of animal therapy, this course provides students with a critical understanding of the history and current state of animal law in Canada. Students will define and use foundational concepts in this area of law and use reflexive socio-legal reasoning to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of current principles of animal law. Assessments activities such as written essays, case briefs, and research presentations will help students broaden their knowledge of law and to recognize the limitations of law to address issues in animal-human relationships.
Offered on campus |
Fall 2024 | ||
| LS | 351 | 001 | Philosophy of Law |
Basic themes in the philosophy of law. Issues include the nature of law and its relation to morality and politics, legal reasoning, the justification of punishment, and theories of rights, responsibility, and liability.
Held with PHIL 327
Offered in a blended format with on campus and online components |
Fall 2024 | ||
| LS | 401 | 001, 002, 003, 004 | Law, Culture, and Rights |
This seminar explores the intersection of culture and rights from a legal studies perspective in order to better understand the diversity of ways that law shapes our society, and vice versa. Students will debate and assess selected topics from the perspective of various disciplines spanning the social sciences and humanities.
Offered on campus and online with synchronous times |
Fall 2024 |