PSCI 307N - Topics In Political Science: Latinos & The Law

Institution:

Northeastern Illinois University

Subject:

Political Science

Description:

This course will examine how court decisions, statutes, the legal system and the traditional legal approaches to justice have affected, positively and negatively, the experiences of Latinos. We will engage in a comparative analysis of the common-law and civil-law traditions in the U.S, and Latin American countries as a basis of understanding historical and contemporary legal approaches. We will also explore thearea of legal thought known as Critical Legal Studies and Critical Race Theory. The course will focus on improving students' critical thinking and analysis skills through class discussion and debate, and writing assignments.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.neiu.edu/

Phone Number:

(773) 583-4050

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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