Reproductive and Sexual Health Law (LAW386H1F)

At a Glance

First Term
Credits
3
Hours
2
SUYRP
Perspective course
ICT

Enrolment

Maximum
25
20 JD
5 LLM/SJD/MSL/NDEGS/SJD U

Schedule

M: 4:10 - 6:00
Instructor(s): Rebecca Cook, Bernard Dickens

This course satisfies either the Perspective or the International/Comparative/Transnational perspective course requirement.

This course addresses national and international legal protection and promotion of reproductive and sexual health. It examines the comprehensive nature of reproductive health, including fertility control and promotion, treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, such as HIV/AIDS, and sexual violence. The course provides introductory overviews of the background law. The course surveys different disciplinary dimensions, such as biomedical, epidemiological and social science perspectives that can be used in the development and application of reproductive and sexual laws. It analyzes the effectiveness of the law in protecting groups at high risk of reproductive health disadvantages, such as adolescents.

Evaluation
80% written work in the form of four short papers (1,563-1,875 words each, which is about 6-7 pages at about 250 words a page) analyzing the reading materials assigned for class and handed in prior to the class in which the particular materials are to be discussed. A limited number of students may arrange with the professor to complete a SUYRP in the course. If a student completes the SUYRP, that paper will constitute 80% of the grade and will replace the four short papers. All students will be evaluated on 20% class participation, which will be measured by regular attendance with reflective input into class discussion, including on-call days when students will discuss their short papers, or if completing the SUYRP, will introduce one of the reading materials assigned for the class.