Syllabus
Poslední úprava: Lukáš Martin (07.02.2013)
This is a block course to run from 8 to 19 April 2013. Classes wil most likely be held at Jinonice campus daily during this time.
AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM
David W. Neubauer
Department of Political Science E-mail david.neubauer@uno.edu
University of New Orleans
Timetable of classes:
TBC
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. The class is structured around a lecture format, but the professor but prefers class participation/discussion. Thus students are encouraged to ask questions on specific lecture 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 Judicial Process: Law, Courts, and Politics in the United States, 6th edition. Belmont: Wadsworth, 2012. Every effort will be made to provide the students with these readings. The website for the previous edition of this book can be found at http://people.uncw.edu/meinholds/lawcourtsandpolitics/ The web site contains PowerPoints including photographs, many of which were taken by Professor Neubauer.
Examination:
There will be an essay final examination which covers both the lectures and reading materials.
Web sites of interest
United States Supreme 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
TBC
Annotation
This course examines a few topics that illustrate major differences between the common law legal system used in the U.S. and the civilian legal systems found in Europe. This is a block course to run from 8 to 19 April 2013.