Employment Discrimination

SLN #: 34767
Course Prefix: LAW-630
Course Section: 001
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Selmi
Course Books: View List of Books

Course Description:
This seminar will focus on selected topics in employment discrimination with particular focus on contemporary issues. The seminar will explore the various proof structures related to proving discrimination, including class action litigation, and will review original case documents as well as published cases. The seminar will also address the nature and persistence of workplace discrimination and various approaches to addressing that discrimination. There is no prerequisite, and the course will be appropriate for students who have had some introduction to employment discrimination law (e.g., in Employment Law) as well as those who have not. Grading will be based on a series of writing assignments and class participation.

Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Yes
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: Yes
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 16
Participation Points: Yes
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Teaching Method: In Person

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