Law in Global Context
one-way Exclusions
Seminar, private study
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Course Description
This course explores law in global context, with reference to legal reasoning and how law operates as a method of social control, a challenge or reinforcement of concentrations of power, and a facilitator of social change. The principal goal is to help students to develop knowledge of sociological theory and research to study law through a comparative perspective. We will examine Indigenous peoples and the law, religion's connection to law, litigation, legal professions, international law, and justice movements.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the role of international bodies (e.g., U.N. and international criminal court) in regulating trade, environment, and human rights.
- Explain how sociological theories of law connect to culture, social structure, political power, and rights.
- Explore the concept of legal subjectivity by integrating your learning experiences in connection to law.
- Examine your responsibility to address human rights violations through understanding instances of discrimination in law.
- Develop skills in research, critical thinking, public speaking, and collaboration in relation to the creation and impact of law.
- Assess law's impact globally to uncover instances of international cooperation, exploitation, and progressive reforms.