Course Description

LAWS 7128
Jurisprudence
General Description:
Addresses a number of fundamental questions, such as: What is law? What should it be? How is it created? Our readings consist of cutting-edge articles from leading modernist/postmodernist schools of thought including legal formalism, legal realism, interpretive theory, law and economics, feminist jurisprudence, critical legal studies and law and literature. Degree credit not granted for this course and LAWS 8128. 2-4 credits, letter graded. What should it be? How is it generated? Our readings consist mostly of articles from leading modern/postmodern schools of thought including legal formalism, legal realism, interpretive theory, law and economics, feminist jurisprudence, critical legal studies, law and literature, and legal aesthetics.

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LAWS 7128-801

Instructor(s): Pierre Schlag

Meeting Times & Locations:
   Mon   1:00 PM - 3:45 PM   WLAW 421