PLST 309
SUPREME COURT JURISPRUDENCE: HOW THE SUPREME COURT INTERPRETS LAW
What legal philosophies do the Justices use when deciding cases? And how do we decide if those approaches are legitimate? This course examines the constitutional basis of originalism–the legal philosophy adopted by the majority of the current Supreme Court.
Prerequisites & course information
Short Title: SUPREME COURT JURISPRUDENCE Department: Politics Law Social Thought Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Lecture Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students. Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027