05-814 English - "The U.S. Supreme Court: Cases & Controversiess", Level C1

Course offering details

Instructors: Benjamin Feddersen

Event type: Seminar

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Hours per week: 28

Credits: 3,0

Language of instruction: English

Min. | Max. participants: 5 | 25

More information:
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Comments/contents:
The U.S. Supreme Court was created by the Constitution to resolve "cases and controversies" that arise in the legal system. But this simple description belies the sweeping role the court plays in determining the interpretation not only of laws, but also of the rights enjoyed by American citizens and residents. The Supreme Court’s actions have decided elections, reshaped political parties, and even helped start a civil war. This class will look at some of the most important decisions in the history of the court, the historical background that led up to them, and the impact those decisions have had on society and politics since then. Along the way, we’ll look at the controversies and changes that have affected the court itself.

Appointments
Date From To Room Instructors
1 Mon, 12. Apr. 2021 14:15 15:45 Benjamin Feddersen
2 Mon, 19. Apr. 2021 14:15 15:45 Benjamin Feddersen
3 Mon, 26. Apr. 2021 14:15 15:45 Benjamin Feddersen
4 Mon, 3. May 2021 14:15 15:45 Benjamin Feddersen
5 Mon, 10. May 2021 14:15 15:45 Benjamin Feddersen
6 Mon, 17. May 2021 14:15 15:45 Benjamin Feddersen
7 Mon, 24. May 2021 14:15 15:45 Benjamin Feddersen
8 Mon, 31. May 2021 14:15 15:45 Benjamin Feddersen
9 Mon, 7. Jun. 2021 14:15 15:45 Benjamin Feddersen
10 Mon, 14. Jun. 2021 14:15 15:45 Benjamin Feddersen
11 Mon, 21. Jun. 2021 14:15 15:45 Benjamin Feddersen
12 Mon, 28. Jun. 2021 14:15 15:45 Benjamin Feddersen
13 Mon, 5. Jul. 2021 14:15 15:45 Benjamin Feddersen
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Instructors
Benjamin Feddersen