| Subject | Course | Section | Course Title | Course Description | Instructor | Files | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITALST | 100 | 001 | Understanding Modern Italy |
This course examines Italy's transformation from Unification in 1861 to present day. Students will explore its paradoxes and challenges through films and readings on topics such as the World Wars, the rise of fascism, internal terrorism, and migration in order to gain an understanding of contemporary Italian society and culture.
Offered remotely |
Andrea Privitera |
 ITALST 100_A.Privitera_Fall 2021.pdf |
Fall 2021 |
| ITALST | 120 | 001 | Italian Cinema |
This is a survey of the most representative works of Italian cinema, from the early 20th century to present day. Students will gain an understanding and appreciation of one of the most influential world cinemas. Special attention will be given to cinematic movements, the role of directors, and cult movies.
Offered remotely |
Yuri Sangalli |
ITALST 120_Y.Sangalli_Fall 2021.pdf |
Fall 2021 |
| 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 remotely |
ITALST 265_A.Nicaso_Fall 2021.pdf |
Fall 2021 | |
| ITALST | 291 | 001 | Italian Culture and Civilization 1 |
A survey of developments in Italian culture - history, literature, and the arts - up to and including the Renaissance.
Offered on campus |
Roberta Cauchi-Santoro |
ITALST 291_R.Cauchi-Santoro_Fall 2021.pdf |
Fall 2021 |
| 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 remotely (001, 002) and online (081) |
Anastasia Tataryn, Carlie Leroux-Demir, Frederick Desroches |
LS 101-001_A.Tataryn_Fall 2021.pdf LS 101-002_C.Leroux-Demir_Fall 2021.pdf LS 101-081_F.Desroches_Fall 2021.pdf |
Fall 2021 |
| LS | 202 | 001 | Criminal Law |
A case-study approach to the study of criminal law in Canada with a focus on basic concepts and core principles relating to legal judgements along with comparative examination between civil and criminal law and attention to legal theory.
Offered remotely |
Carlie Leroux-Demir |
LS 202_C.Leroux-Demir_Fall 2021.pdf |
Fall 2021 |
| LS | 229 | 081 | 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 online |
Frederick Desroches |
SOC 229-LS 229-081_F.Desroches_Fall 2021.pdf |
Fall 2021 |
| 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 remotely |
Dan Hutter |
HIST 210-CLAS 210-LS 235_D.Hutter_Fall 2021.pdf |
Fall 2021 |
| LS | 272 | 001 | Psychology of 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 remotely |
John Rempel |
PSYCH 230-LS 272_J.Rempel_Fall 2021.pdf |
Fall 2021 |
| LS | 291 | 001 | Legal Writing |
A study of the principles, processes, and various forms of writing used in the practice of law and drafting of legislation. The history and structure of legal writing, including current debates about plain language, will be examined.
Offered remotely |
Ryan Devitt |
ENGL 210I-LS 291_R.Devitt_Fall 2021.pdf |
Fall 2021 |