HUM 300 Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Cases: Criminal Justice and Humanities Perspectives
3 hours
Landmark U.S. Supreme Court cases are significant social, historic and legal events. Drawing from the humanities, criminal justice, and social sciences, this course examines the social and historical context of legal decisions as well as their impact. Students will critically analyze legal documents and identify connections to contemporary questions of justice in the U.S. Each semester, course sections focus on a different case(s) selected by the faculty.
Prerequisite
ENG 201 and junior standing or above
Notes
This course satisfies the College Option: The Struggle for Justice & Equality in the U.S. (300-Level) area of the Gen Ed Program.