LAW 6026 - Political Speech

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Villanova University

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Description: PREREQUISITES: Constitutional Law I & II (1000 & 1001) 3L ONLY Course This seminar will focus on the importance of the idea of "politics" in First Amendment theory and doctrine. The first readings and discussion will introduce and critique the use of "political speech" as a category that distinguishes "high value" from "low value" speech on one prominent, arguably dominant, strain of free speech theory. Subsequent readings will present theoretical and practical challenges to that theoretical approach. The final group of readings - Supreme Court decisions and academic commentary on particular free speech controversies that arise in the political process, such as campaign finance reform, "equal time" requirements, and access of minor political parties to political fora - will allow the students to apply and critique the theoretical arguments about political speech. For the writing assignment, which also entails a presentation to the class, the students will analyze, and advance a position about, either an aspect of political speech theory or a doctrinal problem in which the idea of political speech plays a pivotal role. 2.00credit(s) Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Law School Prerequisites:

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.villanova.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 519-4500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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