Overview
Description
General aspects of law from philosophical, historical and social perspectives: jurisprudence; legal history; courts and the administration of justice; and punishment, culture and society.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- understand and articulate the philosophical foundations of western legal systems.
- understand and articulate the historical foundations of America law.
- understand and articulate applications of social science research to the legal system.
- critically evaluate various aspects of legal and judicial systems, including how justice is administered and the role of punishment within the legal system.
- successfully develop thesis topics related to issues covered in the course.