SrSem/ComparativeConstitutions
Durham
Liberal Arts :: Justice Studies
Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
15
CRN: 50844
CRN: 50844
Advanced material in which the instructor has specialized knowledge through research and study. Topics may include the death penalty, terrorism, psychology of the jury, ethics and morality, immigration, therapeutic jurisprudence, and juveniles tried as adults.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Prerequisite(s): JUST 401 and JUST 501
Only listed classes in section: Senior
Only listed majors in section: JUSTICE STUDIES
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
Instructors: Susan Siggelakis
Times & Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/24/2023 | 5/8/2023 | W | 12:40pm - 3:30pm | HS 126 |
Additional Course Details:
Students in this course will focus on reading and analyzing fundamental legal texts to discern various states’ and nations’ political structures, processes and culture. Among these are their forms of government (parliamentary or presidential), separation of powers, judicial review, rights and liberties and federalism. Students will be required to pursue an independent research and analysis project of a constitution, domestic and/or foreign, depending on whether undergraduate or graduate student.