Overview
Description
Problems of legal theory from the analytical, philosophical and sociological points of view. Particular attention to modern theories of law. (CRJ 620 and PSC 609K are cross-listed; credits may be earned in one of the two.)
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring
Terms
spring
Related Courses
Cross Listed With PSC 609K
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.
- formulate research ideas and plans on assigned topics in the course and complete an advanced research proposal, project, or series of shorter assignments.