American Law and Supreme Court Cases (1.0 Social Science Credit)
FEE: $95
PART ONE: An Introduction to American Law
INSTRUCTOR: Anita Allen
SPONSOR-HOST: Penn University
DESCRIPTION: This course will give you a glimpse into six different areas of American law: Tort Law, Contract Law, Property, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Civil Procedure. You will gain insight into the complexities and dilemmas that arise from the application of law in different settings, and what is distinctive about American approaches.
PART TWO: Intro to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases
INSTRUCTOR: Professor Kermit Roosevelt III
DESCRIPTION: This course offers an introduction to the U.S. Constitution and landmark Supreme Court cases interpreting it. It explores the Constitution’s origins, its amendment over the years, and methods of constitutional interpretation. Topics include the nature and structure of the federal government, the powers of the federal government, and individual rights.
INSTRUCTOR: Anita Allen
SPONSOR-HOST: Penn University
DESCRIPTION: This course will give you a glimpse into six different areas of American law: Tort Law, Contract Law, Property, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Civil Procedure. You will gain insight into the complexities and dilemmas that arise from the application of law in different settings, and what is distinctive about American approaches.
PART TWO: Intro to Key Constitutional Concepts and Supreme Court Cases
INSTRUCTOR: Professor Kermit Roosevelt III
DESCRIPTION: This course offers an introduction to the U.S. Constitution and landmark Supreme Court cases interpreting it. It explores the Constitution’s origins, its amendment over the years, and methods of constitutional interpretation. Topics include the nature and structure of the federal government, the powers of the federal government, and individual rights.