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GOVT372

Topics in Jurisprudence
GOVT372 SP

Not Currently Offered

This is an advanced seminar in which we shall explore classic treatises and important new works in Anglo-American jurisprudence. Among the topics we will consider are the nature and origins of law, crime and punishment, law and morality, feminist legal theory, critical legal studies, and the right to die.

MAJOR READINGS

Lon L. Fuller, THE MORALITY OF LAW
Ronald Dworkins, TAKING RIGHTS SERIOUSLY

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Several short essays/discussi- on papers

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: GOVT203 or GOVT250

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999




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