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Spring 2009
Law No.: LAW7617
Sched. No.: 400d1
First Amendment Theory*
Section 0001
X
Bevier, Lillian
Kendrick, Leslie



Administrative Information:

Days, Times (Room): R, 1600-1800 (WB 104A)
Credits:3Type:Seminar
Capacity:10 **This information is current as of 08/28/2008 01:57:36 AM**
Current Enrollment:10 **This information is current as of 08/28/2008 01:57:36 AM**

Course Description:

The seminar will consist of two stages. First, we will devote a few weeks to acquiring an overview of general writing about the freedom of speech. After that, we will devote each session to a close critique of one law review article on the subject. One student will write a ten-page critique of the article, identifying any problems with the author's argument. Another student will serve as the author's advocate, defending the article against all challenges (no writing required for this role). The principal objective of the seminar is to sharpen skills of close reading and critical analysis. After the introductory weeks devoted to general background, the workload will be light in terms of sheer pages but heavy in terms of the command students are expected to have of the specific arguments in each article. Grades will be based one-third on the critique, one-third on performance as the author’s advocate, and one-third on class participation throughout the semester.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT: Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory; students who do not attend will be dropped.
PREREQUISITE: Constitutional Law, any First Amendment course
COURSE REQUIREMENT: Ten-page critique of one article, oral defense of one argument, and class participation

Prerequisites:Constitutional Law, any First Amendment course