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Sep 27, 2024
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CRJ 420 - Jurisprudence (3 units) CO13
Problems of legal theory from the analytical, philosophical and sociological points of view. Particular attention to modern theories of law.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 ; CH 201 or CH 202 or CH 203 or CH 212 ; Junior or Senior standing.
Units of Lecture: 3
Core Status: General Capstone, CO13
Offered: Every Spring
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to describe legal theory from various perspectives or points of view, such as legal positivism, natural law, sociological jurisprudence.
2. Students will be able to utilize a variety of perspectives on legal theory to analyze issues and problems of criminal and civil justice in history and contemporary society.
3. Students will be able to critically review and analyze law and its operation in a heterogeneous liberal democracy with a focus on issues of diversity and/or equity, such as race, class/labor, and gender.
4. Students will be able to integrate and synthesize knowledge of law and legal process with diverse and even conflicting perspectives on law to address problems in contemporary society.
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