RPos 230 - Law,Courts,and Politics?

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SUNY at Albany

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Description:

The course will examine how law, courts, and politics are related in the American system of government. Major topics will include the role of lawyers in the legal system, and the functioning of both tort law and criminal law. Reading will include a wide variety of materials, including court cases, statutes, journal articles, scholarly books, and in-depth case studies. Several short papers will be assigned, with opportunities for rewriting and revision, and emphasis will be placed on developing skills in analytical writing. R Pos 230H is a writing intensive, Honors College version of R Pos 230, and only one may be taken for credit. Students who have taken R Pos 330 may not take R Pos 230H for credit.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.albany.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 442-3300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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