Spring 2013
    Law No.: LAW7085
    Sched. No.: 113210040

Social Science in Law
Section 1
X
Monahan, John T.



Administrative Information:
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Days, Times (Room):MW, 0830-0950 (WB103)
Credits:3Type:Lecture
Capacity:44 **This information is current as of 05/22/2013 06:17:45 AM**
Current Enrollment:23 **This information is current as of 05/22/2013 06:17:45 AM**
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Course Description:

This course deals with the uses of social science by practitioners and courts. The roots of social science in legal realism are considered, and the basic components of social science methodology are introduced. No background in methodology or statistics is necessary. Both applications in the criminal context (e.g., obscenity, parole, sentencing) and in civil law (e.g., desegregation, trademarks, custody) will be considered. Psychology and sociology are the social sciences emphasized.

COURSE REQUIREMENT: Examination