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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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SO 405 - Law and Society

Credits: (4 credits)

This course is designed to examine the nature, functions, limitations and objectives of law using a multi-disciplinary approach.  A great deal of time will be spent critically evaluating and discussing the theoretical perspectives of law, the organization of law, the perspectives of lawmaking, how law is utilized in terms of a mechanism of social control, how law is utilized in dispute resolution, and how law is utilized as a social change mechanism. Attention will also be spent on examining the legal profession and its connection with the rise and development of legal systems. Lastly, the course will take a look at how law can be researched to better our understanding of law, society and social policy.

Cross-listed
This course is cross-listed as PS 405.


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