Law and Literature

Looks at the intersection of law and literature, and more generally law and art in several ways. Topics include: (1) the right to creative expression under the Constitution, including consideration of the notion of pornography and critical responses (feminist, conservative, and other) to artistic 'license;' (2) theories of interpretation, including the comparison of literary and legal texts as communicative and expressive media; (3) the forms and limits of artistic approaches to legal and political issues, including novels, short stories and movies.

Course Schedule

  • Date: Tuesday, Thursday 1:30-3:30PM
  • Location: LB422

Course Information

  • Catalog number-Section number: 7891-01
  • Course Type: Seminar
  • Prerequisites: May Satisfy Writing Req.
  • Credits (min/max): 3/3
  • Notes: Course meets for the first 7 weeks of the term.
  • Subjects:

Enrollment

  • Enrollment status: Closed
  • Current enrollment/capacity: 19/18
  • Reserve population/capacity: 0/0
  • Waitlist enrollment/capacity: 10/50

Grading

  • Grade basis: Graded
  • Satisifies Writing Requirement: UCWR
  • Exam type: NO EXAM