LAJ 449 - Legal Regulation of Expression

Description:
This course utilizes case law and social science methods to closely examine the legal regulation of expression and religion in the United States.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to the Law and Justice major or minor, or by instructor permission.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Articulate the historical roots of legal regulation of expression and religion as it influences current case law and statutory law in the United States.

Explain the evolution of key legal doctrines of content-based restrictions on expression in the United States, including: incitement, true threats, fighting words, obscenity, hate speech, & lewd/profane speech.

Explain the evolution of content-neutral restrictions on expression in the United States, including: public forum, political contributions/expenditures, & symbolic conduct

Explain the evolution of key clauses, and related cases, connected to religious practice in the United States, including: the Establishment Clause & Free Exercise Clause

Evaluate how doctrines examined impact/influence U.S. society and develop personal perspectives and positions regarding current and future controversies with these doctrines

Apply legal doctrine - case law and statutory law - to solve or propose resolution to legal controversies.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
3/5/20

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg Winter Locations: Ellensburg, Online Spring Locations: Ellensburg Summer Locations: Online