HIST 268 - Studies in Law and History

CR: 3
Prerequisite: One HIST or POLS course. Law is a deeply historical field; at its heart, it relies on past precedent to construct its future. this special topics course considers the historical foundations of modern Western legal systems and perennially controversial legal issues. Topics may include: “Ancient Law and Why it Matters;” “Corporations, Constitutions, International Law;” “History of English/American Common Law;” “Rights, Politics, and Radical Constitutional Law.” Readings will address these topics from a broad spectrum of perspectives. Course may be repeated for credit when topic is different.