Introduction to English Legal History
SLN #: 14629Course Prefix: LAW-691
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Rose
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
Materials: J.H. Baker, An Introduction to English Legal History (4th ed. 2002); Selections Copied from J.H. Baker & S.F.C., Sources of English Legal History: Private Law to 1750 (1986)(obtain from College of Law); Materials provided by the instructor. Description: The origins of the many of the characteristic institutions of the Anglo-American Common can all be traced back to the English medieval Common Law. These institutions include the courts and jurisdictional notions, a professional judiciary, an organized legal profession, the rules of procedure and pleading, and the reporting of cases. In addition, many modern legal doctrines have their origins in the English medieval Common Law. The course will focus on the creation of the Common Law as a legal system during the 12th and 13th centuries and on its subsequent development down to the 17th century. The course will also introduce the basic notions of substantive law in areas such as property, contract, tort, and criminal law and their development during the same time period. The course will make extensive use of relevant original documents in English translation as well as secondary literature. Additional instruction will be available for students who wish to learn how to work with primary sources in their original language and form. Student Responsibility: This course will meet twice a week with two 1 1/2 hour sessions. Students are expected to attend and participate in the discussion. Each student will write a 25 page paper on a topic of their choice, approved by the instructor. There may be periodic short (2-3 pages) written assignments regarding particular areas of study. The grade will be based on the paper, shorter assignments and classroom contributions.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Numeric Grade and ONE-Time Pass Option is Available, or Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Maybe
Graduation Writing Requirement: Yes, With Instructor's Approval*
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes*
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Note: Only one of the above listed requirements can be fulfilled with this course.
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: No
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Yes
Participation Points: Yes
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: Yes
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.