Law and Society

Term
Course Number
AFRC 135 601
Course Code
AFRC135601
Course Key
67992
Day(s)
Tuesday
Time
6:30pm-9:30pm
Instructor
Fulfills
Society Sector (All Classes)
Course Description
After introducing students to the major theoretical concepts concerning law and society, significant controversial societal issues that deal with law and the legal systems both domestically and internationally will be examined. Class discussions will focus on issues involving civil liberties, the organization of courts, legislatures, the legal profession and administrative agencies. Although the focus will be on law in the United States, law and society in other countries of Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America will be covered in a comparative context. Readings included research reports, statutes and cases.
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Crosslistings
AFRC135601
Subject Area Vocab