PSCI0306A-S17
American Constitutional Law
Please Register Via INTD 0306
American Constitutional Law: The First Amendment
This course focuses on the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the first amendment freedoms of speech, press, and religion. After starting with the philosophic foundations of these first amendment freedoms (Mill, Locke), students will read the major Supreme Court decisions concerning these rights. Class assignments in the form of oral arguments and briefs and/or options will enable students to take the part of lawyers and judges. (Sophomores, juniors and seniors with PSCI 0102 or 0104 or 0205 or 0206 or 0305 or waiver) 3 hrs. lect./disc. (American Politics)/
This course focuses on the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the first amendment freedoms of speech, press, and religion. After starting with the philosophic foundations of these first amendment freedoms (Mill, Locke), students will read the major Supreme Court decisions concerning these rights. Class assignments in the form of oral arguments and briefs and/or options will enable students to take the part of lawyers and judges. (Sophomores, juniors and seniors with PSCI 0102 or 0104 or 0205 or 0206 or 0305 or waiver) 3 hrs. lect./disc. (American Politics)/
- Term:
- Spring 2017
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 305(MBH 305)
- Schedule:
- 1:30pm-2:45pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 13, 2017 to May 15, 2017)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- William Sessions
- Subject:
- Political Science
- Department:
- Political Science
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- NOR PHL
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- INTD0306A-S17 *
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22469
- Subject Code:
- PSCI
- Course Number:
- 0306
- Section Identifier:
- A