SOC 467 - Law and Society

Summer 2013, Section 001 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 151501

Important Dates

Reg Period: 2/4/2013 - 5/16/2013
First Day of Class: 5/13/2013
End of Class: 6/21/2013

Course Description

Law and society studies the social origins of law and legal systems; occupational careers, and decision-making of legal officials.

Prerequisites

CRIMJ100 or CRIMJ113 or permission of program

Sample Course Syllabus

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Remarks

SOC 467 is the same course as CRIM 467. This course will examine the existence, purpose and function of law(s) in our society. We will examine sociological theories of law, i.e., how law is created, what it does/doesn't do, how it acts to control dissent, to resolve disputes, and as an agent of social change. We will also debate some controversial legal issues keeping in mind our theoretical background. This class will have 10 weekly lessons. Students will be expected to participate in an online discussion twice each week. There will be 10 weekly quizzes. Students will work in a group to prepare for a debate during the last four weeks of class. For students who plan to graduate this semester, please communicate your intent to graduate to your instructor. This will alert your instructor to the need to submit your final grade in time to meet the published graduation deadlines.  

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Material Requirements

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Material Title	Edition	Author	ISBN	Source
Law and Society	10th	Vago, Steven	9780205820382	MBS

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