| Subject | Course | Section | Course Title | Course Description | Instructor | Files | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITALST | 265 | 001 | The Mafia |
This course analyzes the visual media representation of the Mafia in North America and the manner in which it often glorifies the Italian Mafiosi's lifestyle. The goal is to deconstruct the romanticized portrayal of the Italian and Italian-American gangster created in visual media by analyzing atrocities committed by organized crime.
Offered on campus |
Fall 2023 | ||
| ITALST | 291 | 081 | Italian Culture and Civilization 1 |
A survey of developments in Italian culture - history, literature, and the arts - up to and including the Renaissance.
Offered online |
Fall 2023 | ||
| LS | 101 | 001, 002, 081 | Introduction to Legal Studies |
An introduction to the study of law, its structure, and legal institutions from a cross-cultural and historical perspective. This interdisciplinary course examines the origins of legal systems and their impact on society. Included is an analysis of the diverse historical, political, economic, and cultural conditions under which law arises and functions within society.
Offered on campus, online with synchronous meet times, and online asynchronous |
Fall 2023 | ||
| LS | 229 | 001 | Selected Topics in Criminology |
Sociological analysis of research and theory on selected criminal activities. Motivation, modus operandi, and the social characteristics of offenders will be examined in relation to such specific crimes as drug and sexual offenses, theft, robbery, murder, organized crime, and/or other criminal activities.
Held with SOC 229
Offered on campus |
Fall 2023 | ||
| LS | 235 | 001 | History of Ancient Law |
A historical introduction to law in the ancient world. Babylonian, Assyrian, Hittite, and Roman law, legal practices, and concepts will be examined.
Held with HIST 210, CLAS 210
Offered on campus |
Fall 2023 | ||
| PSYCH | 272 | 001 | Psychology and Law |
Psychological principles drawn from a variety of subdisciplines (e.g., social, clinical, cognitive) will be surveyed in terms of their relevance and application to the legal system. Topics may include jury selection and decision-making, eyewitness testimony, insanity defense, competency assessment, risk assessment, and attitudes toward law and the legal process.
Held with PSYCH 230
Offered on campus |
Fall 2023 | ||
| LS | 292 | 001 | Literature and the Law |
A study of literary works that involve legal matters and/or have led to litigation on such grounds as obscenity, treason, heresy, libel, and plagiarism.
Held with ENGL 213
Offered on campus |
Fall 2023 | ||
| LS | 327 | 001 | Policing in a Democratic Society |
A critical examination of the police as social control agents in contemporary democratic societies. Topics include the historical evolution of policing; police recruitment, training, and education; police/community relations; the occupational subculture of the police; police authority and discretion; private policing; and police deviance and criminality.
Held with SOC 327 |
Fall 2023 | ||
| LS | 330 | 002 | Special Topics in Legal Studies - Animals and the Law |
An in-depth analysis of research in selected topics in Legal Studies.
Offered on campus |
Fall 2023 | ||
| LS | 350 | 001 | Love and the Law |
Relationship breakdown is a social phenomenon that can have legal consequences. This course provides students with a socio-legal foundation in current family law. Topics may include the court system, the litigation process, property division, spousal and child support, child co-parenting, child protection, high conflict families, and alternative dispute resolution processes. Students will learn about the strengths and limitation of the law to address relationship breakdown and develop transferable skills for careers in policy, social work, mediation, family justice, education, and community service organizations.
Held with SMF 350
Offered on campus |
Fall 2023 |