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Archived Curricula Guide 2011–2012
Curricula Guide is archieved. Please refer to current Curricula Guides
NAM-4 Law and Politics 3 ECTS
Organised by
North American Studies
Person in charge
Professor Katri Sieberg, Department of History and Philosophy

General description

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

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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.

Belongs to following study modules

School of Social Sciences and Humanities
2011–2012
Teaching
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