Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2018

     

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POLI 342 001 (CRN: 24497)

POLITICS OF THE JUDICIARY

Long Title: POLITICS OF THE JUDICIARY
Department: Political Science
Instructor: Brace, Paul R.
Meeting: 1:00PM - 2:15PM TR (8-JAN-2018 - 20-APR-2018) 
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
 
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 40
Section Enrolled: 26
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99) 
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2024 1:05PM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: Take-Home Exam
Final Exam Time:
27-APR-2018  
9:00AM - 12:00PM F
 
Description: Explores the role of courts and judges in American politics. Will illustrate major characteristics of judicial institutions in the U.S. and provide understanding of forces influencing judicial decisions. Will cover federal and state organization of trial and appellate courts, judicial selection methods, and the politics of judicial decision-making.