Course Descriptions
Description
HIST5183: American Legal History
This course concerns the history and development of law, legal institutions, and legal culture in the United States from its colonial origins to the present day, with emphasis on the interaction of law with the overall development of American society. Course requires the production of substantial written work based upon disciplined inquiry and the exploration and analysis of primary and secondary sources.
Note: May not be taken for credit after completion of HIST 4183 or equivalent.