Legal History

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Overview

Subject area

LAW

Catalog Number

758

Course Title

Legal History

Department(s)

Description

This course surveys the major themes in American Legal History. Beginning with the foundations of the Constitution and Constitutional law, the course moves on to the development of a distinctly American law in the nineteenth century. We trace the evolution of American law through four doctrinal areas: criminal law, contracts, labor law and torts.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Law

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule