LGP 929 (01) - First Amendment Law

Law   Franklin Pierce School of Law :: General Practice (LAW)
Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2017 - Law (08/28/2017 - 12/08/2017)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   25  
CRN: 14202
This course will provide an intensive examination of the First Amendment's free speech and religion clauses. The freedom of speech aspect of the course will consider the various theoretical underpinnings for affording protection to expression and will explore how the protections afforded speech vary depending on (1) the kind of speech regulated, (2) the location where the speech occurs, and (3) the nature of the regulation at issue. The religion aspect of the course will consider the different doctrinal approaches to enforcing the free exercise clause and explore the limitations on government action imposed by the establishment clause. Course readings will include a case book and additional readings provided by the instructor. Eligibility: Open to 2Ls and 3Ls. Course format: lecture. Grading: final exam, 80%; class prep. and participation, 20%. This course may be taken for an S/U grade.
Instructors: STAFF

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/28/2017 12/8/2017 TR 8:00am - 9:30am UNHL 200