— Legal Philosophy

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Analysis of the nature and functions of law; law as an instrument of social control and the relationship between law and morality. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Political Science, Political Science-Public Service, and International Relations majors only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); Writing Experience (WE). POL 154 — Legal Philosophy (4 units) Course Description: Analysis of the nature and functions of law; law as an instrument of social control and the relationship between law and morality. Prerequisite(s): POL 001 recommended. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Political Science, Political Science-Public Service, International Relations majors only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Political Science, Political Science-Public Service, and International Relations majors only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); Writing Experience (WE). POL 154 — Legal Philosophy (4 units) Course Description: Analysis of the nature and functions of law; law as an instrument of social control and the relationship between law and morality. Prerequisite(s): POL 001 recommended. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Political Science, Political Science-Public Service, International Relations majors only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027.