Welcome Back...three weeks left in the semester!
Next, I'd like to look at the Thornton et al. v. Board of School Trustees of School District No. 57 (Prince George) et al. (1978) case together (kind of an important case for non-pecuniary loss in Canada). Here are the questions for the case that you and a partner should discuss:
Or real life ones like this...
Next, we'll look at Sri Lanka and the conflict between the Tamil minority and Sinhalese majority. For help ThoughtCo. has a nice piece on the Civil War as does Al Jazeera. If there's time, we'll watch the Anthony Bourdain Sri Lanka episode of Parts Unknown as well.
A Block Legal Studies - Today we'll take a look at the main differences between civil and criminal law. I would like you to read the Thomas v Hamilton Board of Education (1994) case and we'll talk about it together. Here are the questions for the case that you and a partner should discuss:
- Why do you think Thomas and his family brought a suit against the school board and the coaches?
- What would you have decided if you were the judge in this case?
Consider "Duty of Care" for sports activities.
- Why did Gary’s parents bring this action to court on their son’s behalf?
- Why was the action brought against the Prince George School District?
- Did the teacher do what was expected or required of him as a physical education teacher? Why or why not?
- Do you think that Gary was in any way responsible for his injuries? Why or why not?
- In this case, the original trial and appellate court judgments awarded Gary $200 000 for pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. The Supreme Court of Canada reduced this amount to $100 000. Do you think this was a fair and reasonable upper limit? Discuss.
After, you'll get your final assignment today (civil litigation/personal injury/tort project). First, I'll explain the benefits of an out of court settlement and identify why negotiating an agreement is better than going to court. For any civil case to proceed you need a “cause for action” (Negligence, Intentional Tort, Strict Liability) = a civil wrong. Who is responsible for the “cause for action” = Defendant and who the damage was done to = Plaintiff. Responsibility is determined on a “balance of probabilities” (more probable than not) and more than one person can be responsible = “liable”. The people involved in a lawsuit are called “litigants” and you may NOT sue someone under the age of majority (that means under the age of 19). You may sue a “next friend” of a minor (parents). The burden of proof is on the Plaintiff in civil cases.
- Filing a claim – the first step is making a “Statement of Claim” (full name and address of plaintiff and defendant, the remedy being sought, and a brief explanation of the reason for the claim).
- Claim is delivered to Defendant “Claim Served”. The Defendant has 10 – 30 days to respond…
- The Defendant then can file a “Statement of Defence” (a legal doc that outlines the reason you disagree with the Plaintiff’s claim) – goes to Plaintiff and to court. The Defendant can “counterclaim” (stating that the Plaintiff is actually liable for damages). The Defendant can make a “third party claim” (another person who is partially or wholly liable). If Defendant doesn’t respond the court may issue a “default judgement” (the Plaintiff gets everything they asked for)
After we'll go over the cases you can choose from. Tomorrow, we'll look over information about damages (it connects to our look at Thornton v School District 57 we looked at on Tuesday). I'll remind you that you have the option of completing a 30 second commercial for your law firm much like
Or real life ones like this...
B Block Human Geography - Today our topic is "Why Do Conflicts Arise among Ethnicities?" As with your big thinking question on religious conflict, there is no easy answer to this inquiry. In some cases, ethnicities compete in civil wars to dominate the national identity. In other cases, problems result from division of ethnicities among more than one state. We'll briefly look at the Quebec, Scotland, and Catalan nationalist movements then focus on Sri Lanka
Next, we'll look at Sri Lanka and the conflict between the Tamil minority and Sinhalese majority. For help ThoughtCo. has a nice piece on the Civil War as does Al Jazeera. If there's time, we'll watch the Anthony Bourdain Sri Lanka episode of Parts Unknown as well.
C/D Blocks - Social and Environmental Sciences - Today you start with us together in 115. Benton and I will talk with you about the final interview assignment / final exam / project with you.
We're asking you to find out as much as you can about a local environmental issue or environmental group/organization.
The goal of this assignment is for you to find solutions to the local environmental issue you have defined by either discovering what a local group is doing to address the issue or through researching about community action regarding your issue. The goal of this Geo-Inquiry project is for you to propose solutions to the local environmental issue you have defined through community action.
Through this process, you will create an Environmental Geo-Inquiry Story, which you will share with an audience (Benton and me) that will be receptive to your story...
Phase 1: Ask (Developing a Geo-Inquiry Question) - Draft a Geo-Inquiry Question, which is the “big” driving question that guides a Geo-Inquiry Project. This question is geographic in nature, open-ended, action oriented and generally community-focused issues to be solved. This is the "what is the environmental problem" part
Phase 2: Collect (Acquiring Geographic Information) - Conduct research to collect data and information that is essential components of the Geo-Inquiry Process. You will select different types of data and information using different methods of collection. This information will allow you to answer the Geo-Inquiry Question. Data collected can include images, sound, video, and maps. This is the find the group of people you need to talk with to get information about the problem and potential solutions part
Phase 3: Visualize (Organizing and Analyzing Geographic Information) - During this phase, you will organize and analyze the data you have collected. You are preparing the information that will help you tell a Geo-Inquiry Story. This can use images, sound, video, or maps, to tell the story of the Geo-Inquiry Process. This is the Internet research and actual photographic or audio graphic part which aids you in telling us what you've found
Phase 4: Create (Developing Geo-Inquiry Stories) - Next, you will create your Geo-Inquiry story. Keep in mind the audience you have identified in previous phases, as you will present it to them. Develop your story as a multi-media presentation, designed to inform, inspire and change minds of your audience regarding the Geo-Inquiry Question. It should include the Geo-Inquiry Question, scientific data and research, visuals (maps, charts, photographs, video), in an inspiring multi-media package. This is the presentation part that you will bring to the interview with Benton and me
Phase 5: Act (Sharing Geo-Inquiry Stories) - In this final phase, you will explore the best way to present your Geo-Inquiry Story to the audience you have identified. Finally, you will present your Geo-Inquiry Story and use it to take action. This is the interview that you'll have to complete your project
Benton and I will conduct an interview with you structured around a W5H approach (who, what, when, where, why, how). Remember you're looking at groups who are trying to solve an environmental issue such as:
Tsolum River Restoration Society
Project Watershed Kus-Kus-Sum
Lush Valley Food Action Society
MARS Wildlife Rescue
Comox Strathcona Waste Management
Deep Bay Marine Station, VIU
Mac's Oysters/Fanny Bay Oysters/Salish Sea Foods
Electric Cars and Automobile Dealerships
Comox Valley Regional District Growth Strategy
Courtenay Official Community Plan (or Cumberland), Zoning & Development
Local Refillery
Comox Valley Cycling Coalition or United Riders of Cumberland
Hakai Energy Solutions
Cumberland Forest Society
Mount Washington (Pacific Group Resorts Incorporated) & growth
Mosaic Forest Management or Iisaak Forest Resources Ltd
Courtenay and District Fish & Game Protective Association
Of course if you'd like to go beyond the Comox Valley, we'd be happy to accommodate your desires to look at an issue or a group in some other location. Consider the following questions:
1. Which do you think is the best way to address this issue in your community, community action or public policy
2. What are the advantages of this solution? What are the disadvantages? You will need to be able to address the disadvantages, as well.
3. List some influential individuals or groups who might be willing to support your proposal.
4. How might you be able to win the support of some of these individuals or groups?
Remember we are asking you to consider all of the things we've looked at in the course: worldviews, social concepts of change, biomass, adaptations (natural and social), qualitative and quantitative research, and scientific inquiry.
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