Legal Studies 333 - Law and Culture in America

Relationship of law to other aspects of American culture at different points in history. Emphasis not on legal doctrine or institutions, but on cultural values found in law. Use of legal artifacts to decipher American history, such as famous trials, legislative issues, strikes, rebellions, and judicial opinions. Law relative to the worldview and cultural assumptions. Some previous work in legal studies required.

Legal Studies Majors only. Pre Req: LEGAL 250 Non-majors after 4/12.