AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (HIS 320)

Term: Spring 2012

Faculty

	Thomas C. EllingtonShow MyInfo popup for Thomas C. Ellington
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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM (1/9/2012 - 5/2/2012) Location: MAIN TATE 117

Description

320: American Constitutional Development.
Goal: To explore the principles and processes that have shaped America?s development as a constitutional democracy; to develop the ability to critically analyze important constitutional questions.
Content: Examines the framing of the Constitution, judicial review, and changing approaches to constitutional interpretation; separation of powers and federalism; civil liberties and civil rights, including First Amendment rights, equal protection, privacy, and criminal due process.
Taught: Fall. Alternate years.
Credit: 3 hours; cross-listed as POL 320.