PSCI 4757 - Legal Reasoning and Writing

Introduces the fundamentals of legal reasoning and legal argumentation through intensive class discussion, formal debate and writing. Attention is given to the relationship between case and statutory law and their application in trial and appeals courts in the United States. Prereq: ENGL 1020, 2030, and any one 3000-level English/writing course or COMM 3120. Cross-listed with PSCI 5747, COMM 4750, 5750. Semester Hours: 3 to 3