Spring 2023  |  PA 5122 Section 001: Law and Public Affairs (57607)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Enrollment Requirements:
Grad or Masters or Law
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/17/2023 - 05/01/2023
Mon 02:30PM - 05:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Hubert H Humphrey Center 50B
Enrollment Status:
Open (17 of 30 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Law and public policy in the United States are in a dialogue with each other. This dynamic is reflected in the differing roles of legislatures and courts, as well as the other institutions (for example, executive agencies that adopt regulations) involved in making law and policy. This course aims to give students an understanding of how law and policy interact in the American context using historical materials and examples from other countries to provide a broader perspective on how the interaction works today. Our exploration will necessarily involve the critical role of the United States Constitution and state constitutions in establishing the parameters for both law and policy. We will also examine particular instances of policy and law interactions on topics such as abortion, civil rights, criminal justice, elections, education and speech. Readings will include judicial opinions, legislation examples, policy and legal articles and other materials. Class time will include guest speakers from the disciplines of law, politics and public affairs, discussion in small and large groups and only an occasional short lecture. Grades will be based on written student reflections on the readings, 2-3 short papers exploring how law and policy apply to particular topics, and a longer research paper that examines the interaction of law and policy on a topic important to the student. Instructors have been legal, political and policy practitioners. Some have served in the state legislature.
Class Notes:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/?kelle644+PA5122+Spring2023 http://classinfo.umn.edu/?lope0103+PA5122+Spring2023
Class Description:
Law and public policy in the United States are in a dialogue with each other. This dynamic is reflected in the differing roles of legislatures and courts, as well as the other institutions (for example, executive agencies that adopt regulations) involved in making law and policy. This course aims to give students an understanding of how law and policy interact in the American context using historical materials and examples from other countries to provide a broader perspective on how the interaction works today. Our exploration will necessarily involve the critical role of the United States Constitution and state constitutions in establishing the parameters for both law and policy. We will also examine particular instances of policy and law interactions on topics such as abortion, civil rights, criminal justice, elections, education and speech.
Readings will include judicial opinions, legislation examples, policy and legal articles and other materials. Class time will include guest speakers from the disciplines of law, politics and public affairs, discussion in small and large groups and only an occasional short lecture. Grades will be based on written student reflections on the readings, 2-3 short papers exploring how law and policy apply to particular topics, and a longer research paper that examines the interaction of law and policy on a topic important to the student.
The instructors have been legal, political and policy practitioners who served in the Minnesota Legislature.
Who Should Take This Class?:
This course is for any graduate student interested in the interaction of law and public policy. It may also be appropriate for upper division undergraduate students who are interested in exploring either law or public affairs education, with permission of the instructors.
Learning Objectives:
Students will understand how law and public policy interact in the American context.
Students will be able to analyze and evaluate the application of law and policy to selected issues.
Exam Format:
The course does not use a midterm or final examination.
Class Format:
Class sessions will include presentations from guest speakers, infrequent short lectures by the instructors, and guided discussion in small and full class groups.
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/57607/1233
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
6 October 2022

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