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Philosophy
Description: This course has no requisites and satisfies the requirement for American Institutions Civil Discourse in speech. It examines the principles and ideals embodied in founding documents of the American Republic and the way they are interpreted in seminal U.S. Supreme Court cases. Students write analyses of legal principles, case briefs, outlines of arguments, explanations of reasons pro and con, and philosophical evaluations of arguments and use each as tools for engaging in effective expressions of speech to promote healthy civil discourse. Speech is practiced in class during regularly scheduled discussions and debates. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Requirement Designation: LS: Social and Political Worlds
Philosophy
Term : Fall 2024
Catalog Year : 2024-2025
PHI 247 - U. S. Constitutional Principles And The Rule Of Law
Description: This course has no requisites and satisfies the requirement for American Institutions Civil Discourse in speech. It examines the principles and ideals embodied in founding documents of the American Republic and the way they are interpreted in seminal U.S. Supreme Court cases. Students write analyses of legal principles, case briefs, outlines of arguments, explanations of reasons pro and con, and philosophical evaluations of arguments and use each as tools for engaging in effective expressions of speech to promote healthy civil discourse. Speech is practiced in class during regularly scheduled discussions and debates. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Requirement Designation: LS: Social and Political Worlds