POLI 3206

Const Law and Politics in Ca

Lec 01 selected

These are political issues that possess an important constitutional dimension. They include judicial review and the role of the Supreme Court of Canada, constitutional amendment, the representation formula, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, language rights and the Crown.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2024 syllabus by Rachael Johnstone. Open the PDF

Grading

9%Discussion questions (3)Rolling; submit at least one before week 6
15%IntroductionFebruary 9
1%Peer-editing workshopFebruary 14
40%Research essayMarch 1
35%Final examTwo hours; during exam period

Textbooks

  • Policy Change, the Courts, and the Canadian Constitution, Emmett Macfarlane, editor
  • Governing From the Bench: The Supreme Court of Canada and the Judicial Role, Emmett Macfarlane (free)

Course rules

Late work
Assignments lose 5% per day for seven days; later submissions receive a failing grade.
File format
Submit the research essay as .doc or .docx; other formats incur a 5% penalty.
AI use
AI tools may support learning but cannot produce work submitted for evaluation.
Recording
Seminars are not recorded; student recordings require an approved accommodation discussed with the instructor.
Final exam
Travel plans are not grounds for exam accommodation.
Class technology
Devices are allowed for classroom purposes but may be prohibited if misused or distracting.

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