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Special Topics in Law and Judicial Process


Course Description

Selected major issues related to law and/or judicial process.


Athena Title

SPEC TOPICS LAW


Pre or Corequisite

POLS 1101


Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

The objectives of this course will vary with the substantive content associated with the "special topic." Possible special topics include voting rights, empirical and theoretical research on the U.S. Supreme Court, implementaiton and impact of civil rights policy, criminal sentencing laws and policies. Students will analyze readings that include case law, position papers, and social science research.


Topical Outline

Will vary.


Syllabus