The purpose of NAM-4 is to introduce students to some key aspects of American law and politics. NAM-4 can be studied by taking a suitable course by written assignments (essays) or a book exam.
For written assignments or a book exam the students should read the listed literature.
Learning outcomes
Familiarize students with North American political and legal systems.
Contents
NAM-4 can be studied by taking a suitable course by written assignments (essays) or a book exam.
Teaching methods
Teaching method
Contact
Online
Lectures
NAM-4 can be studied by taking a suitable course by written assignments (essays) or a book exam.
Teaching language
English
Modes of study
NAM-4 can be studied by taking a suitable course by written assignments (essays) or a book exam.
Evaluation
and evaluation criteria
Numeric 1-5.
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Study materials
For written assignments or a book exam the following books are required:
Irons, Peter, A Peoples History of the Supreme Court
Kernell, Samuel, Gary C. Jacobson. 2005. The Logic of American Politics legal systems.
Further information
For the book exam dates see the departmental exam dates of the department of History and Philosophy.