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AMER 469

Law in American Literature and Culture

This course examines the role that law and theories of law played in American culture and literature from the 18th Century through the present by examining literary works, legal theory, court cases, drama, and film. We will read literary works in conjunction with contemporary developments in legal theory and landmark court cases. Readings may include work by William Blackstone, Charles Brockden Brown, Nat Turner, George Lippard, Herman Melville, Charles W. Chesnutt, Susan Glaspell, and Barbara Johnson.

Credit3
ECTS5
BölümAmerican Culture and Literature
FacultyFaculty of Humanities and Letters

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Patrick Charles McDonald, Kory Spencer Sorrell

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📚 Önerilen kaynaklar

  • Zorunlu Course Reader various

⚖️ Değerlendirme

  • 20% — Homework: Blog Posts (×1)
  • 20% — In-class participation: Participation (×1)
  • 20% — Midterm: Midterm (×1)
  • 20% — Final: Final (×1)
  • 20% — Term essay: Term Paper (×1)

⚠️ FZ engelleyen şartlar

Course Learning Outcomes: Course Learning Outcome Assessment • Develop understanding of the origins and implications of the American adversarial system of law; Blog Posts Participation Midterm Final • Examine how “landmark” cases in American legal history both reflect and transform the cultural values and social institutions of their time; Blog Posts Participation Midterm Final • Critically assess specific instances of how American courts have addressed important social issues, such as slavery,

🤖 GenAI politikası

The use of generative AI is not permitted for any aspect of this course, including research, writing, and proofreading. AI-powered writing assistance tools, such as Grammarly and QuillBot, are also prohibited. If you are unsure whether a tool is allowed, please consult your course instructor.

📅 Haftalık müfredat

Law as Culture; 12 Angry Men, Runaway Jury, And Justice for All! Law as Culture; 12 Angry Men, Runaway Jury, And Justice for All! Law as Culture; 12 Angry Men, Runaway Jury, And Justice for All! Desegregation: Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) & Brown v. Board of Education (1954), Mississippi Burning. Desegregation: Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) & Brown v. Board of Education (1954), Mississippi Burning. Free Speech: Texas v. Johnson (1989), Barnes v. Glen Theatre (1991); The People vs. Larry Flynt. Free Speech: Texas v. Johnson (1989), Barnes v. Glen Theatre (1991); The People vs. Larry Flynt. The Death Penalty: Atkins v. Virginia (2002); The Life of David Gale. Reproductive Rights: Roe v. Wade (1973); Juno Right to Sexual Privacy: Lawrence v. Texas (2003); Brokeback Mountain Right to Die: Vacco v. Quill; "Dr. Death" The Torture Debate The Torture Debate The Torture Debate ECTS - Workload Table: Activities Number Hours Workload Preparation for Final exam 1 15 15 Individual or group work 14 2 28 Homework 5 6 30 Midterm exam 2 2 4 Final exam 1 2,5 2.5 Course hours 14 3 42 Quiz 5 1 5 Preparation for Midterm exam 2 10 20 Total Workload: 146.5 Total Workload / 30: 146.5 / 30 4.88 ECTS Credits of the Course: 5 Type of Course: Lecture Course Material: Written Teaching Methods: Case studies - Lecture - Presentations