Winter 2005 Advance Course Information

This information effective for Winter 2005. Check with instructor the first day of class for any changes.

Legal Studies

[LGST-174] [LGST-196]

174. International Law

(Also offered as Politics 173)

Instructor: Isebill Gruhn

Course Description

The course is intended as an introduction to the basic principles and processes of international law and an examination of some contemporary issues in international law. The text for the course is William R. Slomanson, Fundamental Perspectives on International Law, 4th edition. Students are also required to read the NY Times on a daily basis and be prepared to use text and lecture materials to analyze and discuss international law issues arising during the quarter. There will be two class quizzes and two take-home essay assignments. Lecture class and discussion section attendance is required.

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196. Senior Capstone: National Security and Civil Liberties

Instructor: Peter Crook

Course Description

The Winter 2005 edition of the capstone course will focus on the inherent tension between concerns for national security and civil liberties. Students will be expected to produce a substantial research paper of between 20 and 30 double-spaced typed pages on a topic related to this theme approved by the instructor. During the course, students will be required to meet individually with the instructor to review their progress. No examinations will be administered. Classes will be conducted by lecture/discussion, and attendance is mandatory. The lectures will be designed both to provide students with a background in the subject and to help facilitate the selection of research topics. Required readings are modest. To assist students in their research, there will be an extensive body of material placed on electronic reserve.

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