S. Law and Authoritarianism
Course Information
- Course Number
- L9128
- Curriculum Level
- Upperclass
- Areas of Study
- Interdisciplinary Legal Studies, International and Comparative Law
- Type
- Seminar
Section 001 Information
Instructor
Section Description
In recent years, the theory and practice of democracy has come under threat in numerous countries. There have been fears over the rise of populism, the phenomenon of democratic backsliding, and the emergence of authoritarian regimes. These events present an opportunity to reflect over the relationship between law and authoritarianism. Covering historical episodes, contemporary challenges, and specific case-studies including China, India, Poland, and the United States, this seminar will consider the role that law plays in authoritarian regimes.
Professor Khosla will be selecting students from the waitlist.
- School Year & Semester
- Spring 2024
- Location
- WCW 1001
- Schedule
-
Class meets on
- Tuesday
- Points
- 2
- Method of Evaluation
- Paper
- J.D Writing Credit?
- Minor (upon consultation)
- Major (only upon consultation)
- LLM Writing Project
- Upon consultation
Learning Outcomes
- Primary
-
- At the end of the course, students will have acquired understanding of and/or facility in jurisprudential considerations in legal analysis
- At the end of the course, students will have acquired understanding of and/or facility in the historical development of law and legal institutions
- At the end of the course, students will have acquired understanding of and/or facility in comparative law analysis of legal institutions and the law
Course Limitations
- Instructor Pre-requisites
- None
- Instructor Co-Requisites
- None
- Recommended Courses
- None
- Other Limitations
- None