York University
AP/PPAS/POLS 2200 3.0 Section A
Communities and Public Law
M & W 4-7 pm (CC 108)
Course Director: Khashayar Hooshiyar
Office Location: Ross S612A
Office Hours: Wednesdays 2:30-3:30 pm and Tuesdays 10-11 am.
Email:
Course Description and Objectives:
This is an introductory course in the Canadian legal system. Its main objectives are:
To introduce and discuss major principles and components of public law and their historical and
theoretical origins
To examine the relationship between racism, discrimination, and public law.
To critically analyze the ways in which public law affect the life of individuals, groups, and
communities in Canada.
Required Text(s):
1. Barbara Perry, Diversity, Crime and Justice in Canada, 2nd ed., 2016
2. Additional required readings are available in the library’s electronic resources, on the web, and/or
Scott library reserve. These reading are bolded in Weekly Reading and Discussion Schedule.
Evaluation
Weight Length Format & instructions Date
Attendance and Class Reports 20% Regular Attendance: 10%; Participation: 5% ; Class Reports: 5%
Exam 1 40% 2 Hours Short essay questions TBA June 1st - in class
Take home exam 40% TBA Instructions will be distributed Due date: June 24
in class and/or on Moodle
Further details of the assignments and/or possible changes will be provided in class and /or
posted to Moodle as available.
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, POLICIES
Late Papers: Late assignments will be penalized at 5% per day (including weekends). Assignments later
than 7 days past the deadline will not be graded.
Extensions: Extended due date may be granted only under the following conditions: (1) must be
accompanied by an ‘Attending Physician Statement’, if sickness or injury is claimed, or properly
documented for other serious and unavoidable circumstances; (2) must be based on a COMPELLING
REASON and requested in writing at least ONE WEEK in advance of the due date. Extenuating
circumstances do not extend to computer problems, busy schedules, lost disks, weddings, vacations, etc.
Those who seek extensions because of illness must submit an ‘Attending Physician Statement’
http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/pdf/petitions/attending_physician_statement.pdf
Computer failure or error will not be accepted as an excuse for late papers or assignments. The penalty
for late work as described above will be applied.
All work must be typed and meet academic standards. Work that does not meet the length requirements will
not be accepted.
Please DO NOT slip your assignments under my office door.
PowerPoint slides will not be made available to students on-line. Students must attend class and take
notes in order to have access to this material.
It is the responsibility of the student to catch up on missed class notes in consultation with classmates.
Please turn off your cell phones prior to the beginning of class.
Students are required to keep copies of all submitted assignments in case of the unlikely event that an
assignment is lost.
Laptop computers can only be used for note-taking purposes during class. There have been complaints
from fellow students in the past about students checking email, surfing the web, etc during lectures. This is
very distracting for your fellow students and demonstrates a lack of respect for the professor. If the
professor becomes aware of inappropriate and/or disruptive use of computers during class time, you will be
asked to stop using your laptop during class and it may be necessary to ban laptops from class. The same
policy applies to the use of cell phones for “texting” purposes
Students are expected to arrive on time and stay for the entire class.
Please do not bring food to class. Eating is disruptive and impedes your ability to learn and/or participate
in discussion.
Important information for students regarding the Ethics Review process, Access/Disability, Academic
Honesty/Integrity, Student Conduct, and Religious Observance Days is available on the Senate web page:
http://www.yorku.ca/secretariat/senate_cte_main_pages/ccas.htm
Email Policy: In general, questions about substantive issues of course material must be asked in class.
Provide your details: if you do not include your name, student number and course name or number, I may
not know who you are. Put the course # in the subject area of your email.
Note that I reserve the right to make changes to this course outline as we go along.
Final Grade is determined according to the following scale: A+ 90-100; A 80-89.9; B+ 75-79.9; B 70-74.9;
C+ 65-69.9; C 60-64.9; D+ 55-59.9; D 50-54.9; E 40-49.9; F 0-39.9
Academic Honesty: Students who cheat on exams or written assignments will receive an F in the course and
may be subject to expulsion from the university. Please familiarize yourself with the Faculty Policy on
academic dishonesty.
Students With Special Needs: Students with physical, psychological or learning disabilities may request
reasonable accommodations in teaching style or evaluation methods, as outlined in the York University
Senate Policy on Students with Special Needs. They should advise the Course Director and the Teaching
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AP/PPAS/POLS 2200 3.0 Section A
Communities and Public Law
M & W 4-7 pm (CC 108)
Course Director: Khashayar Hooshiyar
Office Location: Ross S612A
Office Hours: Wednesdays 2:30-3:30 pm and Tuesdays 10-11 am.
Email:
Course Description and Objectives:
This is an introductory course in the Canadian legal system. Its main objectives are:
To introduce and discuss major principles and components of public law and their historical and
theoretical origins
To examine the relationship between racism, discrimination, and public law.
To critically analyze the ways in which public law affect the life of individuals, groups, and
communities in Canada.
Required Text(s):
1. Barbara Perry, Diversity, Crime and Justice in Canada, 2nd ed., 2016
2. Additional required readings are available in the library’s electronic resources, on the web, and/or
Scott library reserve. These reading are bolded in Weekly Reading and Discussion Schedule.
Evaluation
Weight Length Format & instructions Date
Attendance and Class Reports 20% Regular Attendance: 10%; Participation: 5% ; Class Reports: 5%
Exam 1 40% 2 Hours Short essay questions TBA June 1st - in class
Take home exam 40% TBA Instructions will be distributed Due date: June 24
in class and/or on Moodle
Further details of the assignments and/or possible changes will be provided in class and /or
posted to Moodle as available.
1
, POLICIES
Late Papers: Late assignments will be penalized at 5% per day (including weekends). Assignments later
than 7 days past the deadline will not be graded.
Extensions: Extended due date may be granted only under the following conditions: (1) must be
accompanied by an ‘Attending Physician Statement’, if sickness or injury is claimed, or properly
documented for other serious and unavoidable circumstances; (2) must be based on a COMPELLING
REASON and requested in writing at least ONE WEEK in advance of the due date. Extenuating
circumstances do not extend to computer problems, busy schedules, lost disks, weddings, vacations, etc.
Those who seek extensions because of illness must submit an ‘Attending Physician Statement’
http://www.registrar.yorku.ca/pdf/petitions/attending_physician_statement.pdf
Computer failure or error will not be accepted as an excuse for late papers or assignments. The penalty
for late work as described above will be applied.
All work must be typed and meet academic standards. Work that does not meet the length requirements will
not be accepted.
Please DO NOT slip your assignments under my office door.
PowerPoint slides will not be made available to students on-line. Students must attend class and take
notes in order to have access to this material.
It is the responsibility of the student to catch up on missed class notes in consultation with classmates.
Please turn off your cell phones prior to the beginning of class.
Students are required to keep copies of all submitted assignments in case of the unlikely event that an
assignment is lost.
Laptop computers can only be used for note-taking purposes during class. There have been complaints
from fellow students in the past about students checking email, surfing the web, etc during lectures. This is
very distracting for your fellow students and demonstrates a lack of respect for the professor. If the
professor becomes aware of inappropriate and/or disruptive use of computers during class time, you will be
asked to stop using your laptop during class and it may be necessary to ban laptops from class. The same
policy applies to the use of cell phones for “texting” purposes
Students are expected to arrive on time and stay for the entire class.
Please do not bring food to class. Eating is disruptive and impedes your ability to learn and/or participate
in discussion.
Important information for students regarding the Ethics Review process, Access/Disability, Academic
Honesty/Integrity, Student Conduct, and Religious Observance Days is available on the Senate web page:
http://www.yorku.ca/secretariat/senate_cte_main_pages/ccas.htm
Email Policy: In general, questions about substantive issues of course material must be asked in class.
Provide your details: if you do not include your name, student number and course name or number, I may
not know who you are. Put the course # in the subject area of your email.
Note that I reserve the right to make changes to this course outline as we go along.
Final Grade is determined according to the following scale: A+ 90-100; A 80-89.9; B+ 75-79.9; B 70-74.9;
C+ 65-69.9; C 60-64.9; D+ 55-59.9; D 50-54.9; E 40-49.9; F 0-39.9
Academic Honesty: Students who cheat on exams or written assignments will receive an F in the course and
may be subject to expulsion from the university. Please familiarize yourself with the Faculty Policy on
academic dishonesty.
Students With Special Needs: Students with physical, psychological or learning disabilities may request
reasonable accommodations in teaching style or evaluation methods, as outlined in the York University
Senate Policy on Students with Special Needs. They should advise the Course Director and the Teaching
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