Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2021

     

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SOCI 325 001 (CRN: 11834)

SOCIOLOGY OF LAW

Long Title: SOCIOLOGY OF LAW
Department: Sociology
Instructor: Werth, Robert J.
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:15PM MW (23-AUG-2021 - 3-DEC-2021) 
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:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 49
Section Enrolled: 45
Enrollment data as of: 10-DEC-2024 11:41PM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: Take-Home Exam
Final Exam Time:
10-DEC-2021  
2:00PM - 5:00PM F
 
Description: This course will explore law and legality utilizing a sociological perspective. We place law within its social and political context, and examine how law influences everyday life. We explore sociological theories of law, empirical studies of law, legal institutions, and how social characteristics influence legal outcomes. Fieldwork required.