Course Home Page for Social Science In Law

Spring 2009
Law No.: LAW4622
Sched. No.: 404bc

Social Science In Law
Section 0001
X
Monahan, John

Administrative Information:

Days, Times (Room):	M W, 0830-0950 (SL 262)
Credits:	3	Type:	Lecture
Capacity:	58^{This information is current as of}^{08/29/2008 01:58:47 AM}^
Current Enrollment:	7 ^{This information is current as of}^{08/29/2008 01:58:47 AM}^

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