Syllabus
AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM
Spring 2019
Dr. David W. Neubauer
Department of Political Science E-mail dneubaue@bellsouth.net
University of New Orleans
REQUIREMENTS
Lecture:
This course examines a few topics that illustrate major differences between the common law legal system used in the United States and the civilian legal systems found in Europe.
During class Professor Neubauer will lecture but prefers discussion. Thus students are encouraged to ask questions on specific lectures or reading points which you feel need clarification. Do not hesitate to ask questions because the discussion could clarify important points for all students.
Reading:
All the readings are from David Neubauer and Stephen Meinhold (2017) Judicial Process: Law, Courts, and Politics in the United States, 7th edition Boston: Cengage. Note that this is a NEW EDITION which means that pages in the previous edition may differ from this one. The readings are available on the Charles University web site.
Examination:
There will be an essay final examination which covers both the lectures and reading materials.
Web sites of interest
United StatesSupreme Court http://www.supremecourtus.gov
U.S.Courts: The Federal Judiciary http://www.uscourts.gov/courtlinks/
Findlaw is an excellent place to find American law. http://www.findlaw.com/
Library of Congress http://www.loc.gov/index.html
Assignments
Session 1 Law, Courts, and Politics in the United States
Neubauer and Meinhold Judicial Process Chapter 1 (read for a general sense)
Session 2 Federal and State Courts
Neubauer and Meinhold Judicial Process Chapter 3 pp. 46-62
Neubauer and Meinhold Judicial Process Chapter 4 pp. 80-89; 100-107
Session 3 Lawyers and Legal Representation
Neubauer and Meinhold Judicial Process Chapter 5 pp.113-128; 138-141
Session 4 Trials and Juries
Neubauer and Meinhold Judicial Process Chapter 12, pp. 343-355
Session 5 Trials and Juries (continued)
Neubauer and Meinhold Judicial Process Chapter 12, pp. 355-369
Session 6 U.S. Supreme Court: The Cases and the Justices
Neubauer and Meinhold Judicial Process Chapter 14 pp. 406-425
(read for a general sense)
Neubauer and Meinhold Judicial Process pp. 436-448.
Session 7 U.S. Supreme Court: Decisions and Their Impacts
Neubauer and Meinhold Judicial Process pp. 448-466
Session 8 FINAL EXAMINATION
Session 9 Individual meetings with students over course grades
CHARLES UNIVERSITY GRADING SYSTEM 91% and more: A (excellent performance; the student has shown originality and displayed an exceptional grasp of the material and a deep analytical understanding of the subject) 81-90%: B (very good performance; the student has mastered the material, and understands the subject well and has shown some originality of thought and/or considerable effort) 71-80%: C (fair performance; the student has acquired an acceptable understanding of the material and essential subject matter of the course, but has not succeeded in translating this understanding into consistently creative or original work) 61-70%: D (poor performance; the student has shown some understanding of the material and subject matter covered during the course) 51-60%: E (barely passed; the student has barely succeeded in mastering the subject matter) 0-50%: F (fail; the student has not succeeded in mastering the subject matter)
Visiting Professors from University of New Orleans, April 2018
Timetable of Classes
All classes are in Jinonice
Prof. Charles D. Hadley:
Class JPB556
Prof. David W. Neubauer:
Class JPB557
Week One 9.4.-13.4.
Week Two 16.4.-20.4.
Week One 9.4.-13.4.
Week Two 16.4-20:4.
Monday
J2083 15:30-16:50
J2083 15:30-16:50
J3093 12:30-13:50
J3093 12:30-13:50
Tuesday
J4020 12:30-13:50
J4019 14:00-15:20
J3014 09:30-10:50
J3014
FINAL EXAM
Wednesday
J2066 18:30-19:50
J2083 18:30-19:50
J3014 08:00-09:20
Thursday
J4020 12:30-13:50
J4020 12:30-13:50
FINAL EXAM
J4020 09:30-10:50 &
J3093 11:00-12:20
Friday
J4020 12:30-13:50
Individual meetings with students over course grades (Buffet at 12:30)
J4020 11:00-12:20
Individual meetings with students over course grades (Buffet at 12.30)
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