HIST 509 (01) - Law in American Life

Law in American Life

Durham Liberal Arts::History
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 35 
Term:  Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
CRN:  56304
Grade Mode:  Letter Grading
Investigates the role of law in American social, political, and economic life from the European settlements to the present. Traces the development of legal institutions, but focuses on the various functions of law (e.g., in structuring social relationships, allocating resources, defining governmental authority, expressing social and moral values, and as a mechanism for control). Course meets the History major requirements for Group I.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Attributes:  Writing Intensive Course, Historical Perspectives(Disc)
Instructors:  Lucy Salyer

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/23/2024 5/6/2024 MW 11:10am - 12:30pm HORT 210
Final Exam5/10/2024 5/10/2024 F 10:30am - 12:30pm HORT 210