Department of Business, Innovation, and Legal Studies: Paralegal/Legal Studies
I. Course Number and Title
LAWS295 Special Topics in Law
II. Number of Credits
3 credits
III. Number of Instructional Minutes
2250
IV. Prerequisites
LAWS100 (C or better)
Corequisites
None
V. Other Pertinent Information
This is a writing intensive course.
VI. Catalog Course Description
This special topics course provides an introduction to various emerging legal issues. Topics vary by semester, and include developing areas of law and/or areas of law which are subject of frequent re-interpretation. This course is designed to enhance students' written communication skills through various writing exercises.
VII. Required Course Content and Direction
Course Learning Goals
Students will:
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the various emerging legal issues selected by the paralegal faculty.
Evaluate developing areas of law and/or areas of law which are subject to frequent re-interpretation.
Apply written communication skills through various writing exercises.
Analyze and debate legal trends and arguments within a variety of specialty areas of law.
Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
See course syllabus. Topics are selected by the paralegal area faculty and subject to change by semester.
Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Exams, quizzes, classroom exercises, class or online participation, and/or projects as specified by the area faculty and described in the individual instructor's course syllabus will be utilized.
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
