OOC: Concepts of Justice and the Law: Class Info
Class Info
This is going to be a discussion class, covering a multitude of topics related to justice and the law. Students are encouraged to share how their cultural background views the topic in question, and relate how the subject would be addressed in their hypothetical utopia.
Brief example: Capital Punishment. Proponents say it's a deterrent, and those against it say it's vengeful and barbaric. Where do you stand? What does your culture say about capital punishment? Which crimes should merit the death penalty, if any?
Class Requirements
Be respectful of each other. You can have heated arguments about specific viewpoints so long as you do not resort to personal attacks or insults.
All opinions are valid and deserving of respect. But you should also be prepared to defend your opinions and back up your facts.
Syllabus
This is very likely to change as I become increasingly distracted by shiny objects.
WEEK I. - Introduction. What Constitutes a Crime?
WEEK II. - Capital Punishment
WEEK III. - Mens Rea and Intent
WEEK IV. - The Adversarial System
WEEK V. - Law Enforcement and Civil Rights
WEEK VI. - Double Jeopardy
WEEK VII. - The Penal System
WEEK VIII. - Victims' Rights
WEEK IX. - Civil Court
WEEK X. - The Human Element
WEEK XI. - Reasonable Doubt
WEEK XII. - Victimless Crimes
WEEK XIII. - Cruel and Unusual Punishment
WEEK XIV. - Ethics/Morality and The Law
WEEK XV. - Final Exam
There might be a midterm, and I might be miscounting weeks: that goes in the "this is a loose syllabus" pile.
TAs
Alex needs one, please! Actually two would be nice. If I have more than two volunteers, I'll RNG. The RNG has spoken! All hail the mighty RNG.
Questions?
I might have answers! Try me!
This is going to be a discussion class, covering a multitude of topics related to justice and the law. Students are encouraged to share how their cultural background views the topic in question, and relate how the subject would be addressed in their hypothetical utopia.
Brief example: Capital Punishment. Proponents say it's a deterrent, and those against it say it's vengeful and barbaric. Where do you stand? What does your culture say about capital punishment? Which crimes should merit the death penalty, if any?
Class Requirements
Be respectful of each other. You can have heated arguments about specific viewpoints so long as you do not resort to personal attacks or insults.
All opinions are valid and deserving of respect. But you should also be prepared to defend your opinions and back up your facts.
Syllabus
This is very likely to change as I become increasingly distracted by shiny objects.
WEEK I. - Introduction. What Constitutes a Crime?
WEEK II. - Capital Punishment
WEEK III. - Mens Rea and Intent
WEEK IV. - The Adversarial System
WEEK V. - Law Enforcement and Civil Rights
WEEK VI. - Double Jeopardy
WEEK VII. - The Penal System
WEEK VIII. - Victims' Rights
WEEK IX. - Civil Court
WEEK X. - The Human Element
WEEK XI. - Reasonable Doubt
WEEK XII. - Victimless Crimes
WEEK XIII. - Cruel and Unusual Punishment
WEEK XIV. - Ethics/Morality and The Law
WEEK XV. - Final Exam
There might be a midterm, and I might be miscounting weeks: that goes in the "this is a loose syllabus" pile.
TAs
Alex needs one, please! Actually two would be nice. If I have more than two volunteers, I'll RNG. The RNG has spoken! All hail the mighty RNG.
Questions?
I might have answers! Try me!