Law and Society LWSO
Instruction offered under the direction of the Faculty of Communication and Culture. For information visit the Faculty of Communication and Culture website, www.comcul.ucalgary.ca, or contact the Academic Programs Office, 220-6343.
Additional interdisciplinary courses are offered under the course headings African Studies; Canadian Studies; Central and East European Studies; Communications Studies; Development Studies; East Asian Studies; General Studies; Latin American Studies; Leisure, Tourism and Society; Museum and Heritage Studies; Northern Planning and Development Studies; Science, Technology and Society; South Asian Studies; and Women's Studies.
Junior Course
Law and Society 201 H(3-0)
Introduction to Legal Studies
Overview of the role of law in society. Examination of different concepts of law. Study of legal rules, institutions, processes and personnel in social context. Discussion of construction and exercise of the power of law. Emphasis on Canadian law and legal system.
Senior Courses
Law and Society 335 H(3-0)
Equality Issues
An examination of the ability of the law to guarantee equality. Issues of gender, racial and class equality will be explored. Topics may include employment law, civil law, criminal law, reproductive rights and family law. All material is studied as it pertains to the Canadian legal culture.
Law and Society 401 H(3-0)
Special Topics in Law and Society
An examination of selected topics in Law and Society. See Master Timetable for current topic(s).
Prerequisites: Law and Society 201.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Law and Society 412 F(3S-0)
Liberalism and Legal Issues
An examination of the conception of rights and freedoms in both J.S. Mill and in 20th century philosophers. Analyzes liberalism and its legal and political critics. Examines how these theoretical discussions have been incorporated into contemporary law.
Prerequisites: Law and Society 201.
Note: Not open to students with credit in Law and Society 512.
Note: Until August 15, enrollment is restricted to students who have declared a Major in Law and Society.
Law and Society 501 H(3-0)
Research in Selected Topics
Supervised individual study of a special topic.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Associate Dean (Academic).
Note: Students should contact the Office of the Associate Dean (Academic) prior to the first day of classes to arrange an independent study course.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Law and Society 591 H(3S-0)
Integrative Seminar
An advanced seminar integrating philosophical, theoretical, social, and legal approaches to understanding the relationship between law and society.
Prerequisites: Law and Society 412.
Note: Students may be required to attend court proceedings outside of class time which will be considered part of the course evaluation.