History 397DC - ST- Diversity & Constitution
Spring
2017
01
3.00
Daniel Gordon
TU TH 8:30AM 9:45AM
UMass Amherst
20358
This course ranges widely from the constitutional convention in 1787 to the present, but most of the course focuses on the 20th century. Key topics are: federalism and diversity, free speech and diversity, religious freedom and diversity, and affirmative action and diversity. Students will be exposed to all sides of the key debates. The course is not designed to promote specific viewpoints. Special attention will be paid to the transformation of legal language over time and the manner in which social values enter into constitutional argumentation.
Open to Seniors, Juniors & Sophomores only. PLEASE REGISTER FOR DISCUSSION AS WELL. Discussion is not going to meet, but SPIRE will not let you register without it. The discussion is set up to not interfere with any of your other classes. Thanks.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.