SOC 336 - Law and Society

This course provides context, history, and perspective for analysis of the relationship between law, social policy, and social systems. Beginning with the U.S. Constitution, and how laws define our current relationships in society, we will explore power dynamics, social status, access to opportunity, and citizenship in contemporary U.S, society. Particular attention on civil rights, immigration, public education, and the justice system as legal structures through which social relationships are defined. The course will integrate community-based work with local legal services organizations that will allow students to actively apply the course content to constructive empowerment models.

Prerequisite(s): SOC 210 with C or higher or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
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Course Type: Sociology