AMERICAN JUSTICE

PREREQUISITE: ENGL1012 OR ENGL1012H
This Criminal Justice, depth of knowledge course requires students to become part of an interdisciplinary exploration of ??Justice in America,?? both criminal and social. The topic of justice has historical roots and several definitions. It encompasses varying concepts and principles that are integral to a full understanding of societyâ??s procedures for handling conflicting individual or institutional claims involving law, morality, or politics. The course features film-enhanced lectures, readings, and the Socratic discussion of moral dilemmas, political issues, and legal cases. Students are expected to write both an analytical essay and a case study on their choices of a film, legal case, or assigned reading. The course culminates in team debates that require critical thinking, communication skills, and the use of technology.