ࡱ> \^[ 9bjbj Ef1j j t5D(yyyyyTTT6(8(8(8(8(8(8($]*,j\(TT\(yyq($$$Nyy6($6($$&6'y}؝] '"((0( ',i-!i-6'i-6'T:$bTTT\(\("TTT(i-TTTTTTTTTj s: Politics 300 LAW AND SOCIETY Spring 2010 Instructor: Clyde Frazier Office: Joyner 224, 1-2 MWF; 2:30-3:30 TTH Email: frazierc@meredith.edu Telephone: Office x8540; Home 929-6249 Course Description: This course provides an introduction to the nature and function of law, to the structure and operation of the court systems of the United States, to the legal professions and to current legal controversies. This is an OC thread and American Perspectives (AP) course. Learning Outcomes: Students will: 1. Learn basic theoretical frameworks explaining the nature of law, its uneasy relationship with justice, and the role of the courts as political institutions. (Soc. Sci learning outcome #1) 2. Apply those theoretical frameworks to the structure of the court system in the United States, the way in which it deals with criminal and civil matters, and to current legal controversies (Soc. Sci. learning outcome #4) 3. Examine how diverse cultures have shaped significant ideas, ideals and values of US society. 4. Analyze the complexities of US cultural experiences. 5. Express their knowledge of important US cultural issues through written work and oral presentation. 6. Improve their oral communications skills in formal classroom debates. This is an OC thread course. 7. Observe courts in action. Texts: Howard Abadinsky, Law and Justice, 6th ed. Christopher Smith, Judicial Process, 2nd ed. M. Ethan Katsch, Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Legal Issues, 13th ed. Grades: Will be computed in the following manner using a 10 point scale: 10% Class Attendance Perfect Attendance = 100%. Deduct 7 points for each unexcused absence. Written note when you return to class for excused absences. Late arrival, early departure or ringing telephones or texting count as 1/2 absences. 15% Research Paper 10p. paper arguing one side of one of the issues in the Katsch text. 10% Debate Debate your issue and respond to classmates questions about it. Dates TBA. 10% Issues - Homework and Class Participation 2p. outline of issues in Katsch text and questions for debaters. 50% Tests Combination of essay and short answer questions February 17 & March 24. 5% Court Observation 2-3p report due May 5. Snow Policy: Class will be held unless the college cancels classes. Call 832-8878 for updates. Disability: Accommodations will be made for documented disabilities (call x8427) as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 USC@12101 et. seq. Honor: We, the Meredith Community, are committed to developing and affirming in each student a sense of personal honor and responsibility. Uncompromising honesty and forthrightness are essential elements of this commitment. The Honor System is a method by which individual honors are protected and maintained. Any dishonorable action will be regarded as a violation of this commitment, and corrective action will be taken. If I am in violation of the Honor Code, to prevent jeopardizing the Honor System or weakening our system of self-government, I have an obligation to report myself to the proper authorities. If I am aware of a violation of the Honor System by another student, I shall call this matter to the attention of that student as a violation of responsibility to the community. In choosing Meredith College, I am accepting the Honor System as a way of life. As a Meredith student, I am responsible for insuring that the Honor System is at all times carried out. Be sure to make proper use of sources and to properly document that use on your research paper. SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS January 13 W Introduction - Course Policy and Procedure Law & Justice 15 F Law, Politics and Justice Smith 1-13; Abadinsky 1-12 20 W The Adversary System Abadinsky 13-29; Adversary System (Reserve Folder); Preferred Debate Topics Due Actors in the Courtroom Drama 22 F Selecting Judges -- Smith Ch. 6; 251-258 25 M Judicial Decision Making -- Smith 13-20; Ch. 7 27 W Attorneys -- Smith 60-72; Abadinsky Ch. 4 & 5; 29 F Prosecutors and Public Defenders -- Abadinsky 21-227; First Research Rep. Due Crime & Punishment Feb. 1 M Due Process Rights of Criminal Defendants Abadinsky 229-243; The Exclusionary Rule (ReserveFolder) 3 W Assembly Line Justice Smith Ch. 4; Abadinsky 246-248 5 F Plea Bargaining -- Abadinsky Ch. 11; Second Research Report Due (Possible Debating Points) 2 copies Juries 8 M Juries History & Politics Jury Nullification (Reserve Folder) 10 W Jury Selection & Deliberation -- Smith108-110; Abadinsky 253-260; 267-268; "Doubt" (Reserve Folder) 12 F Jury Simulation 15 M Jury Simulation 17 W First Test The American Legal System 19 F Types and Sources of Law -- Abadinsky 29-42 22 M Federal Courts -- Smith 23-27; 35-53 24 W State Courts Abadinsky 132-138 26 F Appellate Courts -- Smith Ch. 8; Research - Draft of One Argument Due (3-4p) 2 copies March 1 M Supreme Court Decision Making Process -- Smith 258-273 3 W Courts as Policy Makers -- Smith Ch. 10 5 F The Supreme Court and American Politics -- Abadinsky 50-82; First 8 M Juvenile Justice -- Abadinsky Ch. 13; Research - Draft of Second Argument Due (3-4p) 2 copies Civil Law 10 W Civil Procedure I Abadinsky Ch. 12 12 F Civil Procedure II -- Smith Ch. 5 SPRING BREAK 22 M Is There a Tort Crisis? -- Tort Crisis (Reserve Folder); 24 W Second Test 26 F Movie - A Civil Action 29 M Movie 31 W Movie; Research - Complete Draft of Paper Due Classroom Debates April 7 W Debates through April 28 Final Draft & Practice Evaluation Due at Debate May 5 W 1:00 pm Final Debates &/or Court Observation Papers Research Papers and Homework on Contemporary Legal Issues PREFERRED TOPICS Due January 20 Submit a prioritized list of three issues from the Katsch reader which you wold like to have as the subject of your research paper and debate. Please list your preferences by subject, not just the number. You may indicate one issue that you do NOT want to be assigned. If you dont care which issue you are assigned please indicate that. Note: you must be willing to argue either side of the issue which you are assigned. FIRST REPORT Due January 29 Submit a brief summary of the articles in the Katsch reader (both sides) on your assigned debate issue. Organize your summary around the major points which each side makes (2-3p). Also submit an annotated bibliography which lists and briefly describes at least 3 sources relevant to your subject in addition to the Katsch reader. At least one source must be a law review article. The Text contains some suggested sources. Our library has the Supreme Court Reporter which contains the text of all cases decided by the US Supreme Court. You can also find the text of Court Decisions at www.findlaw.com. The library also has access to Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe, (Research Databases on the Library home page, then Law). Once in Lexis-Nexis click Legal Research on the bar at the top of the page. It is worth learning to use the search engine for these databases. As on Google, enclosing words in quotation marks will search for that exact phrase rather than each word separately. You can also use the Boolean operators AND or NOT (all caps) to find records which include two or more different terms. If you wanted to research whether the death penalty was applied in a racially discriminatory manner you could search death penalty AND racial discrimination. The librarys Journal Finder will let you find out if articles not reproduced on Lexis-Nexis are available in our library (unlikely), on an electronic database that you can access through NC Live (likely) or in another library in the area. You can search the catalogues of the Duke and UNC Law Libraries (open day and evening) online. You cant search the catalogue of the NC Supreme Court Library online, but it is easier to get to (its downtown on Capitol Square) even though its only open during the day. If you need help locating material, or the libraries, please let me know. SECOND REPORT Due February 5 (2 copies) A brief statement of at least four potential points in support of your position which you could possibly develop in your paper and defend in the classroom debate. Submit two copies, one to me and one to your partner/opponent. I will evaluate the points and may request that you clarify them and resubmit or have a conference with me. The aim is to arrive at two main points for each side which be the foundation for both the paper and the debate. FIRST DRAFT OF ONE OF YOUR MAIN ARGUMENTS Due February 26 (2 copies) FIRST DRAFT OF YOUR OTHER MAIN ARGUMENT Due March 8 (2 copies) Submit a 3-4 p draft of each of your main arguments to the instructor for comments and to your partner/opponent so she can prepare her rebuttal. COMPLETE DRAFT OF RESEARCH PAPER Due March 31 (dates for class presentationsTBA) Your paper must be organized in four sections. Two sections (approximately 3-4 p. each) will present your argument for your two primary debating points, the points we chose from those you identified in your second report. The other two sections (1-2 p. each) will be your rebuttal arguments to the primary debating points to be made by your partner/opponent. The format of your paper follows the format for the classroom debates: Student A - First Main Point (5 minutes, 3-4p) Student B First Rebuttal (2 minutes, 1-2p) Student B First Main Point; Student A First Rebuttal Student A Second Main Point, Student B Second Rebuttal Student B Second Main Point, Student A - Second Rebuttal Your aim in every case is to offer argument supported by evidence that would appeal to someone who is undecided about the issue. Look at the presentation evaluation grid for guidelines about how to organize each point. Papers must be typed and at least 10 p. long (250 words/page using 12 point type and 1.5 inch margins all around). You must use at least 7 references in addition to the textbook. Use parenthetical (MLA) citations and include a Sources Cited page. FINAL DRAFT OF RESEARCH PAPER & PRACTICE EVALUATION Due the day you debate. Make revisions on your complete draft and practice presenting of one of your arguments to an audience of at least one. Your listener(s) should fill out a copy of the evaluation form attached to this syllabus. At the bottom of the form, indicate the area you plan to improve for your final presentation. HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS On the days when you are not presenting your issue to the class, you will read the section of the Katsch text on the issue for that day and turn in a 2p typewritten report on the issue which contains: 1. An analysis of the most important and/or interesting point on which the two sides disagree. Summarize the logical arguments and evidence presented by each side and include your own views if you wish. 3. At least one question which you would like to ask the student who is representing each side of the debate. NO LAPTOPS IN CLASS DURING DEBATES RESEARCH/DEBATE PROJECT CALENDAR Late Work Will Be Penalized 1/20 List of Preferred Topics Due 1/29 First Report Due 2/5 Second Report Due 2/26 First Draft of One Argument Due 3/8 First Draft of Second Argument Due 3/31 Complete Draft of Paper Due Self Schedule - Practice Presentation TBA Class Debates Final Draft of Paper and Practice Evaluation Due Pol 300 Presenter_________________________________ Practice Evaluation Grid for Oral Presentations Evaluator_________________________________ I Length of Presentation ______________________ (Target 4-5 minutes) II Content Excellent Adequate Poor Point clearly stated at the beginning 5 4 3 2 1 Strong evidence that supports claim 5 4 3 2 1 Focused on a single point 5 4 3 2 1 Claim summarized at finish 5 4 3 2 1 II. 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