LAW 319 - The Death Penalty

Institution:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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Description:

3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th is is a study of the death penalty as practiced in the United States. Among other issues, the course examines the morality of the death penalty, constitutional limitations on the types of crimes and criminals for which the death penalty is appropriate, and procedural restrictions on the death sentencing process including jury selection and the performance of counsel. Th is is a writing-intensive course, with an emphasis on developing written and spoken critical reasoning skills. Th e course relies extensively on the case study method, using major Supreme Court decisions both to teach legal doctrine and to highlight moral and ethical issues. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, and GOV 202 or LAW 303

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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