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.