311 Election Law

This course will explore selected topics in Law and Politics of American Democracy. We will examine the way the law and other forces have shaped the structure of American political participation, and we will consider alternative directions American democracy might take. Time permitting, we will focus on the right to vote, racial and political gerrymandering, campaign finance, political parties, ballot access, reapportionment/redistricting, and the Voting Rights Act.

Course Areas of Practice
Administrative and Regulatory Law
Constitutional Law and Civil Rights
Law, Democracy, and Society
Evaluation Methods
Research and/or analytical paper(s), 10-15 pages
Research paper, 25+ pages
Reflective Writing
Group project(s)
Oral presentation
Practical exercises
In-class exercise
Class participation
Degree Requirements
JD elective
JD SRWP
IntlLLM/SJD/EXC elective
Course Type
Lecture
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding of substantive and procedural law
2020
Spring 2020
Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor Meeting Day/Times Room

311.01 3
  • Reflective Writing
  • Research paper, 25+ pages
  • Research and/or analytical paper(s), 10-15 pages
  • Group project(s)
  • Oral presentation
  • Practical exercises
  • In-class exercise
  • Class participation
 Guy-Uriel Charles TuTh 2-3:25 pm 4047

This course will explore selected topics in Law and Politics of American Democracy. We will examine the way the law and other forces have shaped the structure of American political participation, and we will consider alternative directions American democracy might take. Time permitting, we will focus on the right to vote, racial and political gerrymandering, campaign finance, political parties, ballot access, reapportionment/redistricting, and the Voting Rights Act.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None
2017
Fall 2017
Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor Meeting Day/Times Room

311.01 3
  • Reflective Writing
  • Research paper, 25+ pages
  • Research and/or analytical paper(s), 10-15 pages
  • Group project(s)
  • Oral presentation
  • Practical exercises
  • In-class exercise
  • Class participation
 Guy-Uriel Charles MTuTh 11:00-11:55 AM 3000

This course will explore selected topics in Law and Politics of American Democracy. We will examine the way the law and other forces have shaped the structure of American political participation, and we will consider alternative directions American democracy might take. Time permitting, we will focus on the right to vote, racial and political gerrymandering, campaign finance, political parties, ballot access, reapportionment/redistricting, and the Voting Rights Act.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None
2016
Fall 2016
Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor Meeting Day/Times Room

311.01 3
  • Research and/or analytical paper(s), 10-15 pages
  • Research paper, 25+ pages
  • Reflective Writing
  • Group project(s)
  • Oral presentation
  • Practical exercises
  • In-class exercise
  • Class participation
 Guy-Uriel Charles MWF 9:00-9:55 AM 4000

This course will explore selected topics in Law and Politics of American Democracy. We will examine the way the law and other forces have shaped the structure of American political participation, and we will consider alternative directions American democracy might take. Time permitting, we will focus on the right to vote, racial and political gerrymandering, campaign finance, political parties, ballot access, reapportionment/redistricting, and the Voting Rights Act.

Degree Requirements
Pre/Co-requisites
None
Enrollment Restrictions
None

*Please note that this information is for planning purposes only, and should not be relied upon for the schedule for a given semester. Faculty leaves and sabbaticals, as well as other curriculum considerations, will sometimes affect when a course may be offered.