POS 282--Introduction to American Law
In class today, Tuesday 10/30, I handed back the exams, and we went over them. I also distributed a change to the syllabus. The change eliminate one of the three exams originally planned, so that we will have just one more exam, as well as two more papers to do. Finally, I discussed two recent actions in the U.S. Supreme Court, one agreeing to take a case involving punitive damages in the Exxon-Valdez litigation, and the other having oral argument today in a child pornography case raising issues of overbreadth under the 1st Amendment. The assignment for Thursday 11/1 is to read and be prepared to discuss Chapter 4 of the text.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Thursday, October 25, 2007
October 25, 2007
POS 282--Introduction to American Law
In class today, Thursday 10/25, we had our first exam. On Tuesday 10/30 we will go over the exam, and then start Chapter 4 of the text. The assignment is to read Chapter 4 of the text.
In class today, Thursday 10/25, we had our first exam. On Tuesday 10/30 we will go over the exam, and then start Chapter 4 of the text. The assignment is to read Chapter 4 of the text.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
October 23, 2007
POS 282--Introduction to American Law
In class today, Tuesday 10/23, we finished going over Chapter 3 of the text. I also gave a short sample test. I reviewed the kinds of questions that will be on the exam, and what to prepare for. The exam will be on Thursday 10/25. If for any reason you are unable to come to class Thursday, you must be in touch with me and have made up the test before it is handed back to the class next Tuesday.
In class today, Tuesday 10/23, we finished going over Chapter 3 of the text. I also gave a short sample test. I reviewed the kinds of questions that will be on the exam, and what to prepare for. The exam will be on Thursday 10/25. If for any reason you are unable to come to class Thursday, you must be in touch with me and have made up the test before it is handed back to the class next Tuesday.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
October 18, 2007
POS 282--Introduction to American Law
In class today, Thursday 10/18, we started going through the concepts of chapter 3. I also talked about a recent U.S. Supreme Court argument that raised many issued under the supremacy clause. On Tuesday 10/23, we will finish Chapter 3. I will also present some sample test questions to go over. The first test will be next Thursday 10/25, covering Chapters 1-3 and the material that we have discussed in class.
In class today, Thursday 10/18, we started going through the concepts of chapter 3. I also talked about a recent U.S. Supreme Court argument that raised many issued under the supremacy clause. On Tuesday 10/23, we will finish Chapter 3. I will also present some sample test questions to go over. The first test will be next Thursday 10/25, covering Chapters 1-3 and the material that we have discussed in class.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
October 16, 2007
POS 282--Introduction to American Law
In class today, Tuesday 10/16, we finished our discussion of Chapter 2. We will start into Chapter 3 on Thursday 10/18. We will have our first exam when we finish chapter 3.
In class today, Tuesday 10/16, we finished our discussion of Chapter 2. We will start into Chapter 3 on Thursday 10/18. We will have our first exam when we finish chapter 3.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
October 11, 2007
POS 282--Introduction to American Law
In class today, Thursday
10/11, I returned the Williams papers, and we went over those papers. I
discussed one recent Supreme Court argument, and we also went over theMobbley
case in the text. On Tuesday 10/16 we will finish Chapter 2, and
continue on to Chapter 3 of the text. The assignment for Tuesday is to
read Chapter 3 of the text. Also, we discussed some changes to the
tentative schedule that was on the syllabus. The first exam will be
when we finish chapter 3. I am also considering having only two, rather
than 3, exams.
In class today, Thursday
10/11, I returned the Williams papers, and we went over those papers. I
discussed one recent Supreme Court argument, and we also went over theMobbley
case in the text. On Tuesday 10/16 we will finish Chapter 2, and
continue on to Chapter 3 of the text. The assignment for Tuesday is to
read Chapter 3 of the text. Also, we discussed some changes to the
tentative schedule that was on the syllabus. The first exam will be
when we finish chapter 3. I am also considering having only two, rather
than 3, exams.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
October 4, 2007
POS 282--Intro. to American Law
In class today, Thursday 10/4, we finished our discussion of the Lawrence case, and then discussed the Johnson case and the Williams Supreme Court case. There is no class meeting on Tuesday 10/9. On Thursday 10/11 we will continue (finish?) Chapter 2 of the text. While I did not specifically assign Chapter 3 yet, the extra day off might be a good time to do that reading.
In class today, Thursday 10/4, we finished our discussion of the Lawrence case, and then discussed the Johnson case and the Williams Supreme Court case. There is no class meeting on Tuesday 10/9. On Thursday 10/11 we will continue (finish?) Chapter 2 of the text. While I did not specifically assign Chapter 3 yet, the extra day off might be a good time to do that reading.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
October 2, 2007
POS 282--Intro. to American Law
In class today, Tuesday 10/2, we continued our discussion of Chapter 2 of the text. We discussed the various opinions in Gregg, and then talked about the recently accepted U.S. Supreme Court case involving the constitutionality of lethal injections. We also began our discussion of the Lawrence case. The assignment for Thursday 10/4 is to write the paper that was assigned last week (9/27).
In class today, Tuesday 10/2, we continued our discussion of Chapter 2 of the text. We discussed the various opinions in Gregg, and then talked about the recently accepted U.S. Supreme Court case involving the constitutionality of lethal injections. We also began our discussion of the Lawrence case. The assignment for Thursday 10/4 is to write the paper that was assigned last week (9/27).
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