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SOC 4101W is also offered in Spring 2025
SOC 4101W is also offered in Fall 2024
SOC 4101W is also offered in Spring 2024
SOC 4101W is also offered in Fall 2023
SOC 4101W is also offered in Spring 2023
SOC 4101W is also offered in Fall 2022
SOC 4101W is also offered in Fall 2021
Spring 2025 | SOC 4101W Section 001: Sociology of Law (54328)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F or Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Meets With:
- SOC 4101V Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025Tue, Thu 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West Bank
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (0 of 55 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Although this course focuses on the US legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between US law and global law and concepts of justice. prereq: [[SOC 1001] and [SOC 1101 or 3101 or 3102]] recommended, Sociology majors/minors must register A-F
- Class Notes:
- Click this link for more detailed course information http://classinfo.umn.edu/?ferrales+SOC4101W+Spring2025
- Class Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Throughout the course, we will consider the role of law in creating, reproducing, and shaping class, gender, and race inequalities. An array of reading materials will be assigned including: theoretical works, empirical studies, and U.S. Supreme Court cases. Honors students are expected to demonstrate greater depth of discussion and give a class presentation during the course.
- Grading:
- 20% Midterm Exam
20% Final Exam
50% Reports/Papers
10% Class Participation - Class Format:
- 45% Lecture
5% Film/Video
45% Discussion
5% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 50-75 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Exam(s)
2 Paper(s) - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/54328/1253
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 30 October 2023
Fall 2024 | SOC 4101W Section 001: Sociology of Law (18361)
- Instructor(s)
- Gabrielle Ferrales (Proxy)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F or Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Meets With:
- SOC 4101V Section 001SOC 5101 Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2024 - 12/11/2024Tue, Thu 09:45AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 235
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (0 of 55 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Although this course focuses on the US legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between US law and global law and concepts of justice. prereq: [[SOC 1001] and [SOC 1101 or 3101 or 3102]] recommended, Sociology majors/minors must register A-F
- Class Notes:
- Click this link for more detailed course information:
- Class Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Throughout the course, we will consider the role of law in creating, reproducing, and shaping class, gender, and race inequalities. An array of reading materials will be assigned including: theoretical works, empirical studies, and U.S. Supreme Court cases. Honors students are expected to demonstrate greater depth of discussion and give a class presentation during the course.
- Grading:
- 20% Midterm Exam
20% Final Exam
50% Reports/Papers
10% Class Participation - Class Format:
- 45% Lecture
5% Film/Video
45% Discussion
5% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 50-75 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Exam(s)
2 Paper(s) - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/18361/1249
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 30 October 2023
Spring 2024 | SOC 4101W Section 001: Sociology of Law (54997)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F or Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Meets With:
- SOC 4101V Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/16/2024 - 04/29/2024Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 235
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (58 of 58 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Although this course focuses on the US legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between US law and global law and concepts of justice. prereq: [[SOC 1001] and [SOC 1101 or 3101 or 3102]] recommended, Sociology majors/minors must register A-F
- Class Notes:
- Click this link for more detailed course information http://classinfo.umn.edu/?ferrales+SOC4101W+Spring2024
- Class Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Throughout the course, we will consider the role of law in creating, reproducing, and shaping class, gender, and race inequalities. An array of reading materials will be assigned including: theoretical works, empirical studies, and U.S. Supreme Court cases. Honors students are expected to demonstrate greater depth of discussion and give a class presentation during the course.
- Grading:
- 20% Midterm Exam
20% Final Exam
50% Reports/Papers
10% Class Participation - Class Format:
- 45% Lecture
5% Film/Video
45% Discussion
5% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 50-75 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Exam(s)
2 Paper(s) - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/54997/1243
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 30 October 2023
Fall 2023 | SOC 4101W Section 001: Sociology of Law (18739)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F or Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Meets With:
- SOC 4101V Section 001SOC 5101 Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023Tue, Thu 04:00PM - 05:15PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 120
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (44 of 50 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Although this course focuses on the US legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between US law and global law and concepts of justice. prereq: [[SOC 1001] and [SOC 1101 or 3101 or 3102]] recommended, Sociology majors/minors must register A-F
- Class Notes:
- Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?boyle014+SOC4101W+Fall2023
- Class Description:
- Law is an institution of enormous social impact, where the most pressing and controversial issues of our time are debated (e.g., When is a collection of cells a human being? Should the state be allowed to kill juveniles who commit crimes? Who owns electronic information?). Sometimes people turn to law for protection and relief; at other times, they seek to avoid it at all costs. Law can be a force for achieving equality and redistributing power in society; yet it can also be conservative, rooted in age-old traditions and customs, with tightly controlled boundaries. Law is located in myriad places, from university codes of conduct to international treaties on torture. It permeates every aspect of modern life. In this course, students will learn about the sources, content, and impact of law from a sociological perspective.
- Who Should Take This Class?:
- Graduate students whose research plans relate engage the law in some way.
- Learning Objectives:
You will come to recognize common assumptions about law, and how these allow law to maintain its legitimacy and power.
You will be introduced to technical language and the operation of law in Minnesota, the U.S. and the world; and understand the dramatic differences in how lawyers and sociologists talk about law.
In consultation with the professor, you will work on a writing project that advances your progress through your graduate program.
- Grading:
- This changes a bit, depending on the semester, e.g., how many graduate students enroll. The specifics will be spelled out in the first week of class.Graduate students will complete the online reading quizzes and reflections, along with the rest of the class.They will NOT take the midterm or final exams.They will help select the readings and guide the discussion for one "outside class" session--see course description above.A substantial portion of the grade will be a writing project, such as a literature review in preparation for a Prelim Exam.Graduate students may be asked to lead or co-lead a class period and/or mentor undergraduates on group presentations; they will NOT be part of the group presentations.Participation will be up to 10% of the grade.
- Exam Format:
- Quizzes are short answer, fill-in-the-blank, and multiple-choice questions. Graduate students will not take exams.
- Class Format:
- Most classes are a mix of lecture, video, and discussion. Discussion is focused on the content of, and connections among, course readings.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/18739/1239
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 12 April 2023
Spring 2023 | SOC 4101W Section 001: Sociology of Law (65605)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F or Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Meets With:
- SOC 4101V Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/17/2023 - 05/01/2023Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 235
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (55 of 55 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Although this course focuses on the US legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between US law and global law and concepts of justice. prereq: [[SOC 1001] and [SOC 1101 or 3101 or 3102]] recommended, Sociology majors/minors must register A-F
- Class Notes:
- Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?ferrales+SOC4101W+Spring2023
- Class Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Throughout the course, we will consider the role of law in creating, reproducing, and shaping class, gender, and race inequalities. An array of reading materials will be assigned including: theoretical works, empirical studies, and U.S. Supreme Court cases. Honors students are expected to demonstrate greater depth of discussion and give a class presentation during the course.
- Grading:
- 20% Midterm Exam
20% Final Exam
50% Reports/Papers
10% Class Participation - Class Format:
- 45% Lecture
5% Film/Video
45% Discussion
5% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 50-75 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Exam(s)
2 Paper(s) - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/65605/1233
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 10 April 2019
Fall 2022 | SOC 4101W Section 001: Sociology of Law (19333)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F or Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Meets With:
- SOC 4101V Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/06/2022 - 12/14/2022Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 120
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (52 of 52 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Although this course focuses on the US legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between US law and global law and concepts of justice. prereq: [[SOC 1001] and [SOC 1101 or 3101 or 3102]] recommended, Sociology majors/minors must register A-F
- Class Notes:
- Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?ferrales+SOC4101W+Fall2022
- Class Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Throughout the course, we will consider the role of law in creating, reproducing, and shaping class, gender, and race inequalities. An array of reading materials will be assigned including: theoretical works, empirical studies, and U.S. Supreme Court cases. Honors students are expected to demonstrate greater depth of discussion and give a class presentation during the course.
- Grading:
- 20% Midterm Exam
20% Final Exam
50% Reports/Papers
10% Class Participation - Class Format:
- 45% Lecture
5% Film/Video
45% Discussion
5% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 50-75 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Exam(s)
2 Paper(s) - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/19333/1229
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 10 April 2019
Fall 2021 | SOC 4101W Section 001: Sociology of Law (20660)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F or Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Meets With:
- SOC 4101V Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/07/2021 - 12/15/2021Tue, Thu 09:45AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 5
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (52 of 53 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Although this course focuses on the US legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between US law and global law and concepts of justice. prereq: [[SOC 1001] and [SOC 1101 or 3101 or 3102]] recommended, Sociology majors/minors must register A-F
- Class Notes:
- Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?ferrales+SOC4101W+Fall2021
- Class Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Throughout the course, we will consider the role of law in creating, reproducing, and shaping class, gender, and race inequalities. An array of reading materials will be assigned including: theoretical works, empirical studies, and U.S. Supreme Court cases. Honors students are expected to demonstrate greater depth of discussion and give a class presentation during the course.
- Grading:
- 20% Midterm Exam
20% Final Exam
50% Reports/Papers
10% Class Participation - Class Format:
- 45% Lecture
5% Film/Video
45% Discussion
5% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 50-75 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Exam(s)
2 Paper(s) - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/20660/1219
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 10 April 2019
Spring 2021 | SOC 4101W Section 001: Sociology of Law (49010)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Completely Online
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education RequirementOnline Course
- Meets With:
- SOC 4101V Section 001SOC 5101 Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/19/2021 - 05/03/2021Tue, Thu 01:00PM - 02:15PMOff CampusUMN REMOTE
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (49 of 49 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Although this course focuses on the US legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between US law and global law and concepts of justice. prereq: [[SOC 1001] and [SOC 1101 or 3101 or 3102]] recommended, Sociology majors/minors must register A-F
- Class Notes:
- This course is completely online in a synchronous format. The course will meet online at the scheduled times. Click this link for more detailed information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?boyle014+SOC4101W+Spring2021
- Class Description:
- Law is an institution of enormous social impact, where the most pressing and controversial issues of our time are debated (e.g., When is a collection of cells a human being? Should the state be allowed to kill juveniles who commit crimes? Who owns electronic information?). Sometimes people turn to law for protection and relief; at other times, they seek to avoid it at all costs. Law can be a force for achieving equality and redistributing power in society; yet it can also be conservative, rooted in age-old traditions and customs, with tightly controlled boundaries. Law is located in myriad places, from university codes of conduct to international treaties on torture. It permeates every aspect of modern life. In this course, students will learn about the sources, content, and impact of law from a sociological perspective. Graduate students and honors students will meet with the professor outside of class every other week. Graduate students are expected to take a leadership role in the class, read supplemental material, and write a full-length research review on an area of the Sociology of Law that is of particular interest to them.
- Grading:
- Online reading quizzes (14): 24%Midterm: 12%Final: 12%Paper components (policy brief, annotated bibliography, rough draft): 15%Final paper draft: 20%Group presentation: 7%Participation: 10%
- Class Format:
- Most classes are a mix of lecture, video, and discussion. Discussion is focused on the content of, and connections among, course readings. Some days toward the end of the semester will be devoted to group presentations of current events related to law.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/49010/1213
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 12 November 2019
Fall 2020 | SOC 4101W Section 001: Sociology of Law (15332)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Completely Online
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education RequirementOnline Course
- Meets With:
- SOC 4101V Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2020 - 12/16/2020Off CampusVirtual Rooms ONLINEONLY
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (50 of 52 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Although this course focuses on the US legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between US law and global law and concepts of justice. prereq: [[SOC 1001] and [SOC 1101 or 3101 or 3102]] recommended, Sociology majors/minors must register A-F
- Class Notes:
- This course is completely online in an asynchronous format. There are no scheduled meeting times. Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?ferrales+SOC4101W+Fall2020
- Class Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Throughout the course, we will consider the role of law in creating, reproducing, and shaping class, gender, and race inequalities. An array of reading materials will be assigned including: theoretical works, empirical studies, and U.S. Supreme Court cases. Honors students are expected to demonstrate greater depth of discussion and give a class presentation during the course.
- Grading:
- 20% Midterm Exam
20% Final Exam
50% Reports/Papers
10% Class Participation - Class Format:
- 45% Lecture
5% Film/Video
45% Discussion
5% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 50-75 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Exam(s)
2 Paper(s) - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/15332/1209
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 10 April 2019
Spring 2020 | SOC 4101W Section 001: Sociology of Law (52510)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Meets With:
- SOC 4101V Section 001SOC 5101 Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/21/2020 - 05/04/2020Tue, Thu 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 120
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (52 of 54 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Although this course focuses on the US legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between US law and global law and concepts of justice. prereq: [[SOC 1001] and [SOC 1101 or 3101 or 3102]] recommended, Sociology majors/minors must register A-F
- Class Notes:
- Click this link for more detailed information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?boyle014+SOC4101W+Spring2020
- Class Description:
- Law is an institution of enormous social impact, where the most pressing and controversial issues of our time are debated (e.g., When is a collection of cells a human being? Should the state be allowed to kill juveniles who commit crimes? Who owns electronic information?). Sometimes people turn to law for protection and relief; at other times, they seek to avoid it at all costs. Law can be a force for achieving equality and redistributing power in society; yet it can also be conservative, rooted in age-old traditions and customs, with tightly controlled boundaries. Law is located in myriad places, from university codes of conduct to international treaties on torture. It permeates every aspect of modern life. In this course, students will learn about the sources, content, and impact of law from a sociological perspective. Graduate students and honors students will meet with the professor outside of class every other week. Graduate students are expected to take a leadership role in the class, read supplemental material, and write a full-length research review on an area of the Sociology of Law that is of particular interest to them.
- Grading:
- Online reading quizzes (14): 24%Midterm: 12%Final: 12%Paper components (policy brief, annotated bibliography, rough draft): 15%Final paper draft: 20%Group presentation: 7%Participation: 10%
- Class Format:
- Most classes are a mix of lecture, video, and discussion. Discussion is focused on the content of, and connections among, course readings. Some days toward the end of the semester will be devoted to group presentations of current events related to law.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/52510/1203
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 12 November 2019
Fall 2019 | SOC 4101W Section 001: Sociology of Law (18748)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F or Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Meets With:
- SOC 4101V Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2019 - 12/11/2019Tue, Thu 09:45AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankHanson Hall 1-103
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (57 of 54 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Although this course focuses on the US legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between US law and global law and concepts of justice. prereq: [[SOC 1001] and [SOC 1101 or 3101 or 3102]] recommended, Sociology majors/minors must register A-F
- Class Notes:
- Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?ferrales+SOC4101W+Fall2019
- Class Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Throughout the course, we will consider the role of law in creating, reproducing, and shaping class, gender, and race inequalities. An array of reading materials will be assigned including: theoretical works, empirical studies, and U.S. Supreme Court cases. Honors students are expected to demonstrate greater depth of discussion and give a class presentation during the course.
- Grading:
- 20% Midterm Exam
20% Final Exam
50% Reports/Papers
10% Class Participation - Class Format:
- 45% Lecture
5% Film/Video
45% Discussion
5% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 50-75 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Exam(s)
2 Paper(s) - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/18748/1199
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 10 April 2019
Spring 2019 | SOC 4101W Section 001: Sociology of Law (52651)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F or Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Meets With:
- SOC 4101V Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019Tue, Thu 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 120
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (54 of 55 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Although this course focuses on the US legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between US law and global law and concepts of justice. prereq: [[SOC 1001] and [SOC 1101 or 3101 or 3102]] recommended, Sociology majors/minors must register A-F
- Class Notes:
- Click this link for more detailed information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?ferrales+SOC4101W+Spring2019
- Class Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Throughout the course, we will consider the role of law in reinforcing and changing class, gender, and race inequalities. Although this course focuses on the U.S. legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between U.S. law and global law and concepts of justice. This course uses an array of reading materials including: theoretical works, empirical studies, and U.S. Supreme Court cases.
- Grading:
- 20% Midterm Exam
20% Final Exam
50% Reports/Papers
10% Class Participation - Class Format:
- 45% Lecture
5% Film/Video
45% Discussion
5% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 50-75 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Exam(s)
2 Paper(s) - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/52651/1193
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 8 November 2013
Fall 2018 | SOC 4101W Section 001: Sociology of Law (19081)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F or Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Meets With:
- SOC 4101V Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/04/2018 - 12/12/2018Tue, Thu 09:45AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 120
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (54 of 57 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Although this course focuses on the US legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between US law and global law and concepts of justice. prereq: [[SOC 1001] and [SOC 1101 or 3101 or 3102]] recommended, Sociology majors/minors must register A-F
- Class Notes:
- Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?ferrales+SOC4101W+Fall2018
- Class Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Throughout the course, we will consider the role of law in reinforcing and changing class, gender, and race inequalities. Although this course focuses on the U.S. legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between U.S. law and global law and concepts of justice. This course uses an array of reading materials including: theoretical works, empirical studies, and U.S. Supreme Court cases.
- Grading:
- 20% Midterm Exam
20% Final Exam
50% Reports/Papers
10% Class Participation - Class Format:
- 45% Lecture
5% Film/Video
45% Discussion
5% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 50-75 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Exam(s)
2 Paper(s) - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/19081/1189
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 8 November 2013
Spring 2018 | SOC 4101W Section 001: Sociology of Law (49398)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F or Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Meets With:
- SOC 4101V Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/16/2018 - 05/04/2018Tue, Thu 02:30PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 120
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (56 of 56 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Although this course focuses on the U.S. legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between US law and global law and concepts of justice. prereq: [1001; 1101 or 3101 or 3102] recommended, soc majors/minors must register A-F
- Class Notes:
- Click this link for more detailed information http://classinfo.umn.edu/?ferrales+SOC4101W+Spring2018
- Class Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Throughout the course, we will consider the role of law in reinforcing and changing class, gender, and race inequalities. Although this course focuses on the U.S. legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between U.S. law and global law and concepts of justice. This course uses an array of reading materials including: theoretical works, empirical studies, and U.S. Supreme Court cases.
- Grading:
- 20% Midterm Exam
20% Final Exam
50% Reports/Papers
10% Class Participation - Class Format:
- 45% Lecture
5% Film/Video
45% Discussion
5% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 50-75 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Exam(s)
2 Paper(s) - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/49398/1183
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 8 November 2013
Fall 2017 | SOC 4101W Section 001: Sociology of Law (16064)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F or Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Meets With:
- SOC 4101V Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/05/2017 - 12/13/2017Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 120
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Although this course focuses on the U.S. legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between US law and global law and concepts of justice. prereq: [1001; 1101 or 3101 or 3102] recommended, soc majors/minors must register A-F
- Class Notes:
- Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?ferrales+SOC4101W+Fall2017
- Class Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Throughout the course, we will consider the role of law in reinforcing and changing class, gender, and race inequalities. Although this course focuses on the U.S. legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between U.S. law and global law and concepts of justice. This course uses an array of reading materials including: theoretical works, empirical studies, and U.S. Supreme Court cases.
- Grading:
- 20% Midterm Exam
20% Final Exam
50% Reports/Papers
10% Class Participation - Class Format:
- 45% Lecture
5% Film/Video
45% Discussion
5% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 50-75 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Exam(s)
2 Paper(s) - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/16064/1179
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 8 November 2013
Spring 2017 | SOC 4101W Section 001: Sociology of Law (49833)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F or Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Meets With:
- SOC 4101V Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/17/2017 - 05/05/2017Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 130
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Although this course focuses on the U.S. legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between US law and global law and concepts of justice. prereq: [1001; 1101 or 3101 or 3102] recommended, soc majors/minors must register A-F
- Class Notes:
- Click this link for more detailed information http://classinfo.umn.edu/?ferrales+SOC4101W+Spring2017
- Class Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Throughout the course, we will consider the role of law in reinforcing and changing class, gender, and race inequalities. Although this course focuses on the U.S. legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between U.S. law and global law and concepts of justice. This course uses an array of reading materials including: theoretical works, empirical studies, and U.S. Supreme Court cases.
- Grading:
- 20% Midterm Exam
20% Final Exam
50% Reports/Papers
10% Class Participation - Class Format:
- 45% Lecture
5% Film/Video
45% Discussion
5% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 50-75 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Exam(s)
2 Paper(s) - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/49833/1173
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 8 November 2013
Fall 2016 | SOC 4101W Section 001: Sociology of Law (16431)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F or Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Meets With:
- SOC 4101V Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/06/2016 - 12/14/2016Tue, Thu 02:30PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankHubert H Humphrey Center 25
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Sociological analysis of law/society. Why people obey law. Social forces involved in creating law (civil/criminal). Procedures of enforcement. Impact of law on social change. prereq: [1001, 3101, 3102] or 3701 recommended, soc majors/minors must register A-F
- Class Notes:
- Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?ferrales+SOC4101W+Fall2016
- Class Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Throughout the course, we will consider the role of law in reinforcing and changing class, gender, and race inequalities. Although this course focuses on the U.S. legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between U.S. law and global law and concepts of justice. This course uses an array of reading materials including: theoretical works, empirical studies, and U.S. Supreme Court cases.
- Grading:
- 20% Midterm Exam
20% Final Exam
50% Reports/Papers
10% Class Participation - Class Format:
- 45% Lecture
5% Film/Video
45% Discussion
5% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 50-75 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Exam(s)
2 Paper(s) - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/16431/1169
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 8 November 2013
Spring 2016 | SOC 4101W Section 001: Sociology of Law (48603)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F or Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Meets With:
- SOC 4101V Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/19/2016 - 05/06/2016Tue, Thu 02:30PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 317
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Sociological analysis of law/society. Why people obey law. Social forces involved in creating law (civil/criminal). Procedures of enforcement. Impact of law on social change. prereq: [1001, 3101, 3102] or 3701 recommended, soc majors/minors must register A-F
- Class Notes:
- Click this link for more detailed information http://classinfo.umn.edu/?ferrales+SOC4101W+Spring2016
- Class Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Throughout the course, we will consider the role of law in reinforcing and changing class, gender, and race inequalities. Although this course focuses on the U.S. legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between U.S. law and global law and concepts of justice. This course uses an array of reading materials including: theoretical works, empirical studies, and U.S. Supreme Court cases.
- Grading:
- 20% Midterm Exam
20% Final Exam
50% Reports/Papers
10% Class Participation - Class Format:
- 45% Lecture
5% Film/Video
45% Discussion
5% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 50-75 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Exam(s)
2 Paper(s) - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/48603/1163
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 8 November 2013
Fall 2015 | SOC 4101W Section 001: Sociology of Law (19762)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F or Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
- Meets With:
- SOC 4101V Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/08/2015 - 12/16/2015Tue, Thu 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 120
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Sociological analysis of law/society. Why people obey law. Social forces involved in creating law (civil/criminal). Procedures of enforcement. Impact of law on social change. prereq: [1001, 3101, 3102] or 3701 recommended, soc majors/minors must register A-F
- Class Notes:
- Click this link for more detailed course information http://classinfo.umn.edu/?boyle014+SOC4101W+Fall2015
- Class Description:
- Law is an institution of enormous social impact, where the most pressing and controversial issues of our time are debated (e.g., When is a collection of cells a human being? Should the state be allowed to kill juveniles who commit crimes? Who owns electronic information?). Sometimes people turn to law for protection and relief; at other times, they seek to avoid it at all costs. Law can be a force for achieving equality and redistributing power in society; yet it can also be conservative, rooted in age-old traditions and customs, with tightly controlled boundaries. Law is located in myriad places, from university codes of conduct to international treaties on torture. It permeates every aspect of modern life. In this course, students will learn about the sources, content, and impact of law from a sociological perspective.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/19762/1159
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 18 March 2015
Spring 2015 | SOC 4101W Section 001: Sociology of Law (48515)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F or Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education RequirementDelivery Medium
- Meets With:
- SOC 4101V Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/20/2015 - 05/08/2015Tue, Thu 02:30PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 120
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Sociological analysis of law/society. Why people obey law. Social forces involved in creating law (civil/criminal). Procedures of enforcement. Impact of law on social change. prereq: [1001, 3101, 3102] or 3701 recommended, soc majors/minors must register A-F
- Class Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Throughout the course, we will consider the role of law in reinforcing and changing class, gender, and race inequalities. Although this course focuses on the U.S. legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between U.S. law and global law and concepts of justice. This course uses an array of reading materials including: theoretical works, empirical studies, and U.S. Supreme Court cases.
- Grading:
- 20% Midterm Exam
20% Final Exam
50% Reports/Papers
10% Class Participation - Class Format:
- 45% Lecture
5% Film/Video
45% Discussion
5% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 50-75 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Exam(s)
2 Paper(s) - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/48515/1153
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 8 November 2013
Fall 2014 | SOC 4101W Section 001: Sociology of Law (20783)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F or Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education RequirementDelivery Medium
- Meets With:
- SOC 4101V Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/02/2014 - 12/10/2014Tue, Thu 11:15AM - 12:30PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 155
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Sociological analysis of law/society. Why people obey law. Social forces involved in creating law (civil/criminal). Procedures of enforcement. Impact of law on social change.
- Class Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Throughout the course, we will consider the role of law in reinforcing and changing class, gender, and race inequalities. Although this course focuses on the U.S. legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between U.S. law and global law and concepts of justice. This course uses an array of reading materials including: theoretical works, empirical studies, and U.S. Supreme Court cases.
- Grading:
- 20% Midterm Exam
20% Final Exam
50% Reports/Papers
10% Class Participation - Class Format:
- 45% Lecture
5% Film/Video
45% Discussion
5% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 50-75 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Exam(s)
2 Paper(s) - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/20783/1149
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 8 November 2013
Spring 2014 | SOC 4101W Section 001: Sociology of Law (53285)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F or Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education RequirementDelivery Medium
- Meets With:
- SOC 4101V Section 001
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/21/2014 - 05/09/2014Tue, Thu 02:30PM - 03:45PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 120
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Sociological analysis of law/society. Why people obey law. Social forces involved in creating law (civil/criminal). Procedures of enforcement. Impact of law on social change.
- Class Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Throughout the course, we will consider the role of law in reinforcing and changing class, gender, and race inequalities. Although this course focuses on the U.S. legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between U.S. law and global law and concepts of justice. This course uses an array of reading materials including: theoretical works, empirical studies, and U.S. Supreme Court cases.
- Grading:
- 20% Midterm Exam
20% Final Exam
50% Reports/Papers
10% Class Participation - Class Format:
- 45% Lecture
5% Film/Video
45% Discussion
5% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 50-75 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Exam(s)
2 Paper(s) - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/53285/1143
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 8 November 2013
Fall 2013 | SOC 4101W Section 001: Sociology of Law (27045)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F or Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education RequirementDelivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session09/03/2013 - 12/11/2013Tue, Thu 09:45AM - 11:00AMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 425
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Sociological analysis of law/society. Why people obey the law. Social forces involved in creating law (both civil and criminal). Procedures of enforcement. Impact of law on social change.
- Class Description:
- Law is an institution of enormous social impact, where the most pressing and controversial issues of our time are debated (e.g., When is a collection of cells a human being? Should the state be allowed to kill juveniles who commit crimes? Who owns electronic information?). Sometimes people turn to law for protection and relief; at other times, they seek to avoid it at all costs. Law can be a force for achieving equality and redistributing power in society; yet it can also be conservative, rooted in age-old traditions and customs, with tightly controlled boundaries. Law is located in myriad places, from university codes of conduct to international treaties on torture. It permeates every aspect of modern life. In this course, students will learn about the sources, content, and impact of law from a sociological perspective.
- Grading:
- 45% Midterm Exam
40% Reports/Papers
5% Quizzes
5% Attendance
5% In-class Presentations - Exam Format:
- Short-answer essay exams.
- Class Format:
- 25% Lecture
10% Film/Video
25% Discussion
25% Small Group Activities
5% Student Presentations
10% Guest Speakers - Workload:
- 60 Pages Reading Per Week
20 Pages Writing Per Term
3 Exam(s)
2 Paper(s)
3 Quiz(zes) - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/27045/1139
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 9 April 2013
Spring 2013 | SOC 4101W Section 001: Sociology of Law (48338)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 3 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- A-F or Audit
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
- UMNTC Liberal Education RequirementDelivery Medium
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2013 - 05/10/2013Mon, Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PMUMTC, West BankBlegen Hall 120
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Sociological analysis of law/society. Why people obey the law. Social forces involved in creating law (both civil and criminal). Procedures of enforcement. Impact of law on social change.
- Class Description:
- This course will consider the relationship between law and society, analyzing law as an expression of cultural values, a reflection of social and political structure, and an instrument of social control and social change. Emphasizing a comparative perspective, we begin by discussing theories about law and legal institutions. We then turn our attention to the legal process and legal actors, focusing on the impact of law, courts, and lawyers on the rights of individuals. Throughout the course, we will consider the role of law in reinforcing and changing class, gender, and race inequalities. Although this course focuses on the U.S. legal system, we will explore issues of the relationship between U.S. law and global law and concepts of justice. This course uses an array of reading materials including: theoretical works, empirical studies, and U.S. Supreme Court cases.
- Grading:
- 20% Midterm Exam
20% Final Exam
50% Reports/Papers
10% Class Participation - Class Format:
- 45% Lecture
5% Film/Video
45% Discussion
5% Small Group Activities - Workload:
- 50-75 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Exam(s)
2 Paper(s) - Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/48338/1133
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 8 November 2012
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