Autumn 2025
Meeting:
MW 3:30pm - 5:20pm / MEB 102
SLN:
20749
Section Type:
Seminar
Instructor:
POL S MAJORS: COUNTS FOR FIELD
D, AMERICAN POLITICS
Syllabus Description (from Canvas):
This course introduces students to the political role of U.S. state and federal courts, court organization, staffing, financing, judicial policy making, and the public perception of judicial process. Students in this class will be introduced to the current political issues concerning judicial institutions and legal research techniques. Additionally, this class emphasizes written and oral communication skills.
Catalog Description:
Explores the US Supreme Court as a political institution. Topics include processes that bring issues before the court, influences on judicial decision making, the impact of the court on democratic processes, the role of the court in constitutional development, and the court's interactions with other branches.
GE Requirements Met:
Social Sciences (SSc)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
May 22, 2025 - 5:56 am