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3.00 Credits
A study of ideas about such topics as government, law, society, economics, religion, war, and peace, in the writings of great political thinkers, poets, historians, philosophers, and statesmen in the western tradition such as Homer, Herodotus, Thucydides, Plato, Aristotle, Polybius, Cicero, St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marcuse, Sartre, and Marx. Emphasis will be placed on the historical context in which these individuals wrote and on the relevance of their contributions to modern thinking and debate, especially about law and government. More than one section of this course is offered. In one section, emphasis is on the classical and early modern tradition, from Plato to Rousseau. In some other sections, depending on the instructor's choice, emphasis will be on contemporary theories including Feminist writings. ( Fall) (Spring)
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This course surveys American constitutional development from the formative era of the framing of the Constitution in 1787 to today. Emphasis is placed on famous opinions of the U.S. Supreme Court, especially in the areas of separation of powers and states' rights. Attention is given to power struggles between Presidents and Justices, as well as to the important political and social changes in American history and how those changes have influenced and been influenced by changes in the interpretation of the Constitution. At selected dates in the course, students playing the roles of lawyers in famous cases will deliver short oral arguments to the class. Required for all Legal Studies concentrators and minors. Criminal Law minors and concentrators must take either Civil Liberties or this course. (Fall)
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What is property? What are my legal rights if I buy or sell a house, rent an apartment, or leave my possessions to my children in my will? This course will focus on one of the most important areas of American law-- the law of property. Topics will include the legal rights of owners, buyers, and sellers of real estate, and the duties and liabilities of landlords and tenants. The course will include a mock trial or other courtroomsimulation exercises. It is ideal for students considering law school and for those who want to learn more about law and/or the rights of property owners. Satisfies Private Law requirement for Legal Studies and Criminal Law. ( Spring). (Not offered in 2007-08).
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Where did our ideas about limited government and freedom come from? Why do we now take it for granted that the President cannot make law without Congress and that, if the President tries to do so, he can be impeached? Why do we assume that the Supreme Court should have the power to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional? Is there a duty to obey unjust laws? This course provides an overview of some of the constitutional ideas and traditions that influenced the framers of the American Constitution. Emphasis is placed on ideas about law and constitutions in the political thought of ancient Greece and Rome, and on the development of the English Constitution, from early medieval times, through the Tudor era and the constitutional crisis of the English Civil War, and through the era of Hobbes, Locke, and Blackstone. Satisfies Perspective requirement for both Legal Studies and Criminal Law. ( Spring) (Not offered in 2007-08)
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3.00 Credits
Is the party over? Or has it just begun? These two contradictory statements about the state of political parties in American politics will be examined with a view toward the perennial issues that surround political parties in America including the organization of potential voters, information dissemination, providing opposition research on opposing candidates, as well as the creation of the party platforms that national candidates will run on. The course will also examine the changes that have come about in American political parties as a result of new technologies that have helped to define the constant campaign even while changing the rules of the game of party politics in America. The course will also examine third-party candidates and the unique structural obstacles faced by third parties in the American political system.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to comparative governments and politics, designed to acquaint students with the political cultures, the institutional arrangements and workings of the governments and political processes in major countries in Europe and other parts of the world with strong historic and cultural ties to Europe (e.g. Latin American and Africa). Students acquire a comparative perspective while studying industrialized democracies and the political development of developing countries in what used to be called the Third World. This course is highly recommended for students interested in building their "Global Awareness"portfolio. ( Fall)
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3.00 Credits
This course probes both the law and the court system, which are being transformed as a consequence of the increasing demands of family issues. Equity settlements, rights of spouses, rights of parents and children are among the topics considered. Special attention is given to the day-to-day operation of the family courts. ( Spring)
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3.00 Credits
This course will acquaint students with theoretical as well as empirical analyses of the role of women in the political system. One of the main areas of emphasis is the relationship between women's roles in the "private sphere", and their integration intothe "public sphere." Special attention will be given to women'slobbying groups and political participation, as well as voting patterns ("gender gap"). The impact of the feminist movementin the United States and its effect on women's political consciousness, discourse, and political action will be addressed in considerable detail. ( Fall)
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the functioning of the legal system and the legal relationships a citizen is likely to encounter in business, consumer, and personal activities. Emphasis will be placed on the judicial system, contracts, sales, business organizations, estate planning, wills, and real estate transactions. Readings will include cases and other legal materials. Satisfies Private Law requirement for Legal Studies and Criminal Law. ( Fall)
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3.00 Credits
This course is a survey of the Supreme Court's decisions and judicial policies with respect to the First and Fourteenth Amendments. Emphasis will be placed on freedom of speech and religion, due process, and equal protection of the law. Most reading will be in Supreme Court opinions, but attention will be given to the historical development of civil liberties in America, to the roles of the Supreme Court and the Presidency and of individual Justices and Presidents in protecting those liberties, and to the impact of debates about civil liberties on presidential politics and the evolution of public policy. At selected dates, students playing the parts of lawyers will deliver short oral arguments to the class on famous cases from the reading. Required for all Legal Studies concentrators and minors. Criminal Law concentrators and minors must take either Constitutional Law or this course. ( Spring)
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