Econ Dev in Indian Country

SLN #: 26507
Course Prefix: LAW-718
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Miller
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This class focuses on a wide range of tribal and individual Indian economic development issues. Relevant federal cases, statutes, regulations, and case studies will be used. The primary purpose of the class is to describe and analyze the political, legal, economic, structural, and cultural issues faced by tribal governments and communities when they develop their economies. Additional emphasis will be placed on how tribal initiatives may conflict with federal case law, state jurisdiction, and federal policies towards tribal economic development. The focus will be on helping identify and implement creative tribal-based solutions. Although relevant legal principles will be explained when necessary, having taken a course in Federal Indian law will be helpful.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Drafting contract provisions, a contract, and a client letter
Graduation Writing Requirement: Yes, With Instructor's Approval*
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes, With Instructor's Approval*
Skills Requirement: Yes*
Simulation Course: No
Note: The graduate writing requirement cannot be combined with the flexible writing or skills requirement. The flexible writing requirement can also be used to fulfill the skills requirement if they are both marked above.
Experiential Learning: Yes
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: None. Indian Law I recommended.
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: No
Mid Term Or Other Exam: Contract negotiation sessions
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: Students can write a paper
Participation Points: Yes
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies

* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.