CJ355 English Found Amer Law
Prerequisite: CJ 201 of permission of instructor
This course will examine the historical basis of the American Legal System in th Common Law traditions of England. Attention will be given to the creation of Common Law, the drafting of the Magna Carta, the development of Parliamentary Procedure, the evolution of the Adversarial System of Justice, and the birth of modern Law Enforcement. The course will meet twice weekly during the first two months of spring semester and culminate in a trip during Spring Break to London. Here the students will visit the British Library to see the Magna Carta, tour Parliament, observe a criminal trial in the "Old Bailey", and visit New Scotland Yard and the Middle Temple of the Inns of Court. In addition, there will be visits to the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Hampton Court Palace. Visiting these sites will help the student understand that the connection between the two legal systems is still strong and provide them with a unique perspective that cannot be gained in the classroom. The cost of the trip is not included in the course tuition and is an additional expense. Offered during odd numbered spring semesters.
Prerequisite
CJ201 [minimum grade = D-] or
CJ201 [transfer credit]