Description of Action: Continuation of an Inactive Course: SOCIOLGY 365, Sociology of Law

Sponsor(s): Ron Berger

Department(s): Sociology

College(s): Letters and Sciences

Effective Term: Immediately

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Proposal:

SOCIOLGY 365  Sociology of Law

Although SOCIOLGY 365, Sociology of Law, has not been taught in the last few years due to other staffing needs, it is an important part of the sociology, criminal justice, and legal studies curriculum and should be maintained in the University Bulletin. In the near future, either a current faculty member or a newly recruited member is expected to offer the course.

COURSE OUTLINE

1. Introduction to the Study of Law and Society
2. Legal Reasoning and Social Theory
3. Law in Historical and Comparative Perspective
4. The Legal Profession
5. Law, Morality, and Culture
6. Law and Social Control
7. Law and Dispute Resolution
8. Law and Social Change

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