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Oct 04, 2024
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LEGAL 162 - Constitutional Law and Issues5 Credits From a global perspective, this course will look at contemporary and historical Constitutional issues with respect to race, gender, religion, sexual orientation and human rights. The topics will focus on the impact of substantive and procedural laws with respect to 1) Local, regional, global and socioeconomic integration and interdependence as dictated by Constitutional interpretation, 2) Societal/cultural group contributions to legal theory or systems, 3) Institutional oppression and dominant group privilege as dictated by Constitutional interpretation, 4) Prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination and its impact on Constitutional interpretation, 5) The social construction of law, 6) Skills for confronting biased treatment and advocating for justice, 7) Dynamics of intercultural or intersocietal conflict and conflict resolution.
Course Note cross list with DGS 162 Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Fall Evening Designed to Serve Students interested in Constitutional theory and law; students needing DGS credit Active Date 20200330T21:15:49
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline From a global perspective, this course will look at contemporary and historical Constitutional issues with respect to race, gender, religion, sexual orientation and human rights. The topics will focus on the impact of substantive and procedural laws with respect to 1) Local, regional, global and socioeconomic integration and interdependence as dictated by Constitutional interpretation, 2) Societal/cultural group contributions to legal theory or systems, 3) Institutional oppression and dominant group privilege as dictated by Constitutional interpretation, 4) Prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination and its impact on Constitutional interpretation, 5) The social construction of law, 6) Skills for confronting biased treatment and advocating for justice, 7) Dynamics of intercultural or intersocietal conflict and conflict resolution.
Student Learning Outcomes Effectively analyze and apply essential sections of the Constitution as they impact race, gender, culture and human rights
Effectively analyze aspects of Constitutional history in the context of race, gender culture and human rights
Accurately articulate essential powers and limitations of Constitutional law to immpact issues of prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination
Recognize examples of systemic discrimination and inequity and identify potential legal remedies provided under the Constitution.
Articulate a global perspective and critique on the U.S. Constitution as it relates to issues of immigration, race, gender, culture and human rights
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