LA 101 - Law and Society

Institution:

Bentley University

Subject:

Description:

Introduces the subject of law and the social order; illustrates how changes in our laws reflect changes in society. Includes treatment of the basis and theory of the legal order and legal institutions. Uses lecture, case and class discussion method as well as the legal approach in solving contemporary social problems. Discusses and debates such issues as privacy rights, sexual harassment, DNA testing, pornography, drug use testing, right-to-die legislation, and abortion. Students will identify legal and ethical issues as they relate to the topics discussed. Alternative social arrangements will be proposed within our constitutional framework.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bentley.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 523-2354

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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