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Topics in Jurisprudence
GOVT372 SP

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: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: GOVT203 OR GOVT250

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000

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