Cruel and Unusual
Durham
Liberal Arts :: Political Science
Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2020 - Full Term (01/21/2020 - 05/04/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Spring 2020 - Full Term (01/21/2020 - 05/04/2020)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
25
CRN: 56613
CRN: 56613
This course is an exploration of the US/state constitutional language of 'cruel and unusual' as an important limitation on governmental power. Students study its historical origins, interpretations, and applications across time periods and types of regimes. Particular attention will be paid to its association with the death penalty in the contemporary United States.
Only listed campus in section: Durham
Only listed classes in section: Freshman, Sophomore
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Social Science (Discovery), Inquiry (Discovery)
Instructors: STAFF
Times & Locations
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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1/21/2020 | 5/4/2020 | MWF | 12:10pm - 1:00pm | HORT 327 |