LGS3060 Controversy & Change

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

Description: Students explore how controversial issues evoke responses that may bring about changes in the law and describe a wide variety of strategies that may be used for changing the law.
Prerequisite: None
Supporting courses: LGS1010: Private Law LGS1020: Public Law LGS1030: Relationship Law

Outcomes The student will:

1 analyze how the different viewpoints of people are expressed in controversial issues that may have legal implications
- 1.1 define and provide examples of what constitutes a controversial issue
- 1.2 identify a number of controversial issues locally, nationally and internationally
2 examine the various methods used to bring about changes in the law
- 2.1 research the legal elements of controversial issues
- 2.2 research laws relevant to a specific issue; e.g., historical perspective, current legislation, implications for society, laws in other countries
- 2.3 analyze various methods used to bring about changes in the law
- 2.4 propose possible solutions to effect changes in the law
- 2.5 research at least one area of interest to investigate; e.g., • aboriginal self-government • abortion • capital punishment • censorship • civil liberties • cyber-bullying and stalking • discrimination based on disability • emission control • genetically modified food • gun control • immigration • mandatory drug testing • pornography • regulation of electronic communication and media • religious accommodation • right to die • role of prison • same-sex marriage • sex offender reintegration and registration • sexually transmitted infections • substance control and abuse • treaty rights, repatriation and land claims • victims of crime • waste management
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 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
- 4.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
- 4.2 identify steps to achieve goals