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LGS2050 Law & The Traveller

Intermediate · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description
Students identify and describe the issues and legal considerations that may arise when individuals travel domestically and internationally.
Prerequisite
None
Supporting courses
LGS1010: Private Law LGS1020: Public Law LGS1030: Relationship Law

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 identify and describe the legal considerations when individuals travel domestically and internationally

    • 1.1 identify the various documents needed to travel inside and outside of Canada

    • 1.2 explain laws regulating documents such as visas, passports and international driving licenses

    • 1.3 describe the possible consequences of not having the appropriate documents when travelling inside and outside of Canada

    • 1.4 describe the procedures for replacing lost or stolen documents when travelling

    • 1.5 explain the legal rights and responsibilities of carriers, innkeepers, travel agents and travellers

    • 1.6 describe the legal implications of making, changing or cancelling a reservation

    • 1.7 research the rights and responsibilities of travellers

    • 1.8 describe the licensing of travel consultants

    • 1.9 describe the “standard form” ticket and its legal implications

    • 1.10 research and interpret regulations relating to various types of insurance policies

    • 1.11 research the process for making a claim on travel-related insurance

    • 1.12 describe restrictions on bringing goods back to Canada

    • 1.13 analyze the role of Canada Customs as it relates to bringing in goods from abroad

    • 1.14 research the penalties and limitations that exist in regards to purchases made abroad

    • 1.15 describe the need for monitoring goods brought into Canada

    • 1.16 describe how culture has influenced or may influence laws in other countries

    • 1.17 identify problems travellers may encounter entering and exiting Canada and foreign countries

    • 1.18 research methods of seeking legal assistance or guidance in a foreign country

    • 1.19 analyze how relationships with other countries may influence a country’s laws toward foreign nationals

  • 2 research one or more challenging issues regarding law and the traveller

    • 2.1 identify challenging issues; e.g., bankruptcies in travel industries, extradition agreements, local customs and attitudes toward women, Canadians charged and imprisoned abroad, security, bill of rights for airline passengers

    • 2.2 compare Canadian laws and Canada’s judicial system with those of other countries in regard to one or more issues

  • 3 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 3.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 3.1.1 communicate

      • 3.1.2 manage information

      • 3.1.3 use numbers

      • 3.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 3.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 3.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 3.2.2 be responsible

      • 3.2.3 be adaptable

      • 3.2.4 learn continuously

      • 3.2.5 work safely

    • 3.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 3.3.1 work with others

      • 3.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 4 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster

    • 4.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment

    • 4.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities

Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.