HISTORY 448 - law and Justice in the american south

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Rhodes College

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Description:

Spring. Credits: 4. Degree Requirements: Humanities. This seminar investigates the history of law and lawlessness in the American South from the early nineteenth century to the late twentieth century. Students will explore the developments of substantive law, constitutional thought, and legal institutions in the southern states, as well as white and black southerners' attitudes about law and justice. Specific topics will include honor and violence in the Old South, the law of slavery, communal justice and lynching, and the effect of religious values on substantive law and constitutional ideals. (Course offered in alternate years, scheduled for 2009-2010.) Prerequisite: Any History course at the 200-level or permission of the instructor.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rhodes.edu

Phone Number:

(901) 843-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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