Overview
Description
Problems of legal theory from the analytical, philosophical and sociological points of view. Particular attention to modern theories of law. (CRJ 420 and PSC 409K are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)
Requirements
Prerequisites
- General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed
- at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed
- Junior or Senior standing
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall and Spring
Terms
fall, spring
Core
CO13
Related Courses
Cross Listed With PSC 409K
Restrictions
Junior or Senior standing
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- describe legal theory from various perspectives.
- utilize a variety of legal theories in analyzing issues of criminal and civil justice in history and contemporary society.
- critically review and analyze American law and its English heritage with a focus on issues of diversity/equity, such as race, class/labor, and gender.
- integrate and synthesize knowledge of law and legal process with diverse perspectives on law to address issues in contemporary society.