FLC-631 American Law and Our Society

Fall 2013

CRNs: 33848 & 44379

(Freshmen register for their FLC classes at their Lobo Orientation or CEP Orientation session. You must register for all the classes in an FLC combination. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. FAC classes do not permit "wait lists" or "yellow cards" for enrollment in FAC classes that are filled to capacity.)

What functions does the law serve in our society? How does the law work? What do lawyers know? How does the law resolve and evolve? How shall we participate?

What functions does the law serve in our society? How does the law work? What do lawyers know? How does the law resolve and evolve? How shall we participate?

Freshman Seminar: ARSC 198-631 T: Law and Social Change (3 Cr)
Instructor: Bartlit, J
Schedule: TR 09:30 - 10:45 AM
Notes: When determining eligibility for graduation, this course may be considered for LOWER DIVISION ELECTIVE CREDITS. See your Academic Advisor for details.

Linked With: ENGL 102-631 Composition II: Analysis and Argument (3 Cr)
Instructor: STAFF
Schedule: TR 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Notes: Depending on your major, this course may meet a requirement in AREA 1: WRITING AND SPEAKING in the UNM CORE CURRICULUM. See your Academic Advisor for details.

We will examine our American legal system to gain understanding of its various functions and methods, that of lawyers, and the critical roles WE serve. Toward these ends, we will review our nation’s charters and their history, study selected controversies in context, and work with developing knowledge on current dilemmas. What is “thinking like a lawyer”? How do we employ the law to resolve private or public controversies? How does the law evolve? In the seminar, we’ll employ readings, writings, argument and analysis, observation of court, presentations, discussion, and deliberation, woven together with skills and knowledge developing in English 102, toward an informed appreciation of the law and citizenship.

Freshman Seminar Instructor - Bartlit, J