Law and Society
Courses
OFFICE: Interdisciplinary Programs, Literature Building, Second Floor,
Room 3238, Warren College
Law and society is an interdisciplinary minor that emphasizes the complexity
and interrelationship of legal, social, and ethical issues in their
historical context. Although it is administered by Warren College, it
is available to all UCSD students considering law-related careers or
those with a general interest in law as a social institution. The purpose
of the program is to enhance students critical analysis of social
and ethical issues related to law and of the legal implications and
ramifications of policy and decision-making in their major fields of
study. Students examine the role of the legal system and specific legal
issues from the perspectives of the social sciences and humanities.
Social forces, historical questions, and issues of values will be considered
in the context of the legal system. The focus of the minor is on the
process of lawhow the law both reflects and defines basic social
valuesand its relation to the political, economic, and social
conflicts within society.
The interdisciplinary content of the law and society minor offers UCSD
students the opportunity to examine law-related issues from the perspectives
of a broad range of disciplines including: communication, economics,
environmental studies, ethnic studies, history, linguistics, philosophy,
political science, psychology, sociology, urban studies and planning,
and critical gender studies.
Students should consult an academic adviser in their college provosts
office to determine how the law and society minor can best meet their
colleges graduation requirements. Declarations must first be reviewed
and approved by the coordinator of Interdisciplinary Programs and then
by the students college academic advising office.
Students are strongly urged to supplement the law and society minor
with a law-related internship. Both local and out-of-town internships
are available to juniors and seniors with at least a 2.5 grade-point
average (some placements require a 3.0 GPA) through the Academic Internship
Program. The Academic Internship Program offers local placements with
lawyers, judges, elected officials, government offices, and public interest
groups. In addition, placements are available in Washington, D.C. with
senators, representatives, legislative committees, and political action
committees. Students may earn from four to sixteen units of academic
credit for the internship experience. To apply AIP197 and courses in
the UC/DC Program toward minor requirements, contact the Interdisciplinary
Programs coordinator.
A number of extracurricular events and programs are also available
to students interested in law. Information on these programs and activities
is available in the Interdisciplinary Programs Office, Literature Building,
Second Floor, Room 3238, Warren College, or call (858) 534-1704. Web
site: http://warren.ucsd.edu/law
Law and Society Minor Requirements
The minor consists of seven courses, five of which must be upper-division,
chosen from the courses listed below. To assure an interdisciplinary
learning experience, students must include at least one course from
each of the following academic departments: history, philosophy, political
science, and sociology. Law and Society 101, Contemporary Legal Issues,
may be counted as either political science or sociology, and may be
repeated for credit once, for a maximum total of eight units.
Required Courses
- Political Science 40Introduction to Law and Society
- Law and Society 101Contemporary Legal Issues
- One of the following four courses:
History US 150American Legal History to 1865
History US 151American Legal History Since 1865
Political Science 104AThe Supreme Court and the Constitution
Political Science 104BCivil Liberties Fundamental Rights
- One of the following two courses:
Philosophy 168Philosophy of Law
Sociology/C-140Sociology of Law
ELECTIVES CHOSEN FROM THE FOLLOWING:
Communication/SF
139A-BLaw, Communication, and Freedom of Expression
Critical Gender Studies
106Gender, Equality, and the Law
107Gender and Reproductive Rights
Dimensions of Culture
2Justice (open to Marshall College students)
Economics
118A-BLaw and Economics
Ethnic Studies
152Law and Civil Rights
Environmental Studies
110Environmental Law
History U.S.
153American Political Trials
169American Legal and Constitutional History
Linguistics/General
105Law and Language
Philosophy
10Introduction to Logic
12Logic and Decision Making
162Contemporary Moral Issues
163Bio-Medical Ethics
165Professional Ethics
167Contemporary Political Philosophy
Political Science
104AThe Supreme Court and the Constitution
104BCivil LibertiesFundamental Rights
104CCivil LibertiesThe Rights of Criminals and Minorities
104FConstitutional Law Seminar
104ILaw and PoliticsCourts and Political Controversy
104LPositive Political Theory of Law
140AInternational Law and Organizations
Psychology
162Psychology and the Law
Sociology
120S/BSpecial Topics in Culture, Language, and Social Interaction
(prior approval of topic required)
141/CCrime and Society
142/BSocial Deviance
144/CForms of Social Control
145/BViolence and Society
159/CSpecial Topics in Social Organizations and Institutions (prior
approval of topic required)
Urban Studies and Planning
124Land Use Planning
Students may petition to substitute courses in the minor that have
substantial legal content. Petitions should be submitted to the Interdisciplinary
Programs Office.
Recommended Internship Experience
Law-related internship (AIP 197): To be arranged at least one quarter
in advance through the Academic Internship Program, Literature Building,
Second Floor, Warren College. For each four units of credit, ten hours
a week for one quarter and a ten-page research paper are required.
Courses
As indicated above, most course work for the Law and Society minor
is listed under the academic department providing instruction. Law and
Society 101, described below, is an interdisciplinary course. It may
be counted toward minor requirements as either political science or
sociology. Further information on Law and Society 101 is available in
the Interdisciplinary Programs Office.
Upper-Division
101. Contemporary Legal Issues (4) This
course will deal in depth each year with a different legal issue of
contemporary significance, viewed from the perspectives of political
science, history, sociology, and philosophy. Required for students completing
the law and society minor. May be repeated for credit once, for a maximum
total of eight units.
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