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Academic Year 2003/2004

The Judicial Process
GOVT 205 FA

This course will take a critical look at the judicial system and the process of the administration of justice. The course will focus on the civil justice system, but will also include discussion of issues arising in the criminal justice for contrast and comparison. The course will consider the fundamental nature of law, the effectiveness of the legal process, legal education and the bar, the impact of law on society and the relationship of law and politics. It is an introductory level course.

MAJOR READINGS

Many of the readings for this course will be legal options. There will be supplemental readings from various treatises and law reviews.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

TBA

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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