Summer 2014  |  SOC 4161 Section 001: Criminal Law in American Society (89223)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
06/16/2014 - 08/08/2014
Tue, Thu 09:30AM - 12:00PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 330
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Course Catalog Description:
Purposes of criminal law and of principles of criminal liability, justification, and excuse. Applications to law of criminal homicide, sexual assault, drugs, and crimes against property, public order, and morals.
Class Description:
This course examines the principles of criminal law through studying cases of homicide, sexual, assault, drugs, and crimes against property, public order, and morals. Through these cases, we also examine the purpose and cultural foundations of law and punishment in American Society. Course materials include documentaries, guest speakers, case law textbook, and case records. Coursework includes quizzes, court observation, and short writing assignments.
Class Format:
35% Lecture
15% Film/Video
35% Discussion
15% Guest Speakers
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/89223/1145
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
20 March 2014

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