UNIV 1011V First Year Seminar: May it Please the Court: Life and Death in the Supreme Court
(B) Bachelors
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences
(UDEN) Farquhar - Dean's Office
3 credits
This is an interactive seminar for first year students. Connected to the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences annual theme, this course introduces students to fundamentals of scholarly life and the expectations of student/faculty learning. This course will introduce students to how Supreme Court landmark decisions have affected the concept of life and death in our society and in our nation. Students will analyze landmark Supreme Court decisions and discuss the influence these decisions have had on the law and society. The course will explore how Supreme Court decisions have evolved (or remained stagnant) on issues such as abortion, affirmative action, the death penalty, gay rights and church-state separation based on societal standards. (Description Last Updated: Fall 2012 (201320))
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills and intellectual curiosity by engaging in written and oral discourse related to key issues and texts
- Draw parallels between the course material and the college¿s annual theme
- Make connections between course material and diverse academic contexts, worldviews, and perspectives
- Demonstrate knowledge of academic ethics and etiquette through discussion and assignments
- Students will be able to identify and evaluate major controversies and important Supreme Court rulings, based on the Constitution and its Amendments, which affect civil rights and civil liberties, including issues affecting women and minorities
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