FYW-1304 Laws in American Life

FYW (First Year Writing)
How and why is law created? Students learn how social, economic, and political changes and pressures create law (for good or ill). Readings include case studies of historical contexts and
the way laws shape social and economic class, political activity, and human flourishing. Requirements may include a comparative event analysis, an investigative news report, an interview with a historical figure, an investigative news report, and a research project on the consequences of legislation. 4 credits