PLSC 313 - Law, Courts, Politics, Society: Non-legal Perspectives of Law

An introduction to how law interacts with and is applied to different social and cultural contexts. Covers how societies create law, and how law, in turn, affects societies. Specific topics covered may change quarter to quarter and may include: the role of law and courts in maintaining and reforming society; how changes in society lead to changes in its laws; how different groups use law and courts to advance their social and political agendas; and the concepts, assumptions, and methods used by social scientists to study these law-related activities and processes. This course does not presume any knowledge of the legal system beyond what is commonly known by persons educated in industrial or post-industrial societies.

Prerequisites & Notes: PLSC 250 or instructor permission
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter