Constitutional Law (Berman) - Sec 3
Faculty
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| Mitchell Berman Leon Meltzer Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy mitchberman@law.upenn.edu |
Additional Information
Satisfies Senior Writing RequirementNo
Class meets in person.
Course Continuity
Students are encouraged to stay home if you are ill or experience flu-like symptoms. If you miss a class for any reason, it is still your responsibility to make up the work missed.
I offer the following to students who miss class due to illness:
- Class sessions are regularly recorded. I will make these recordings routinely available on the course site to everyone in the class.
Meeting Times/Location
MTR 10:30AM - 11:45AM
Gittis Hall 214
Category
First-Year
Credits
4.0
A study of foundational issues in federal constitutional law. Major topics will include: the role of courts in the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution; the nature and scope of legislative power; federalism and the limits of federal power; and individual rights under the U.S. Constitution, with a primary emphasis on the Equal Protection and Due Process Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment.
Constitutional Law Learning outcomes: Demonstrate a core understanding of constitutional law; Perform legal analysis in the context of constitutional law; Communicate effectively on topics related to constitutional law; Demonstrate an understanding of constitutional law affects other areas of law.
Administrative and Regulatory Law Learning outcomes: Demonstrate a core understanding of administrative and regulatory law and the administrative process, including the role of statutory authorization and work of administrative agencies; Perform legal analysis in the context of administrative and regulatory law; Communicate effectively on topics related to administrative and regulatory law; Demonstrate an understanding of the role administrative and regulatory law play in our legal system and in society as a whole.
Equity and Inclusion Learning outcomes: Demonstrate a core understanding of the varied legal aspects of equity and inclusion; Perform legal analysis in the context of topics related to equity and inclusion; Communicate effectively on the legal aspects of equity and inclusion; Demonstrate an understanding of how equity and inclusion are connected to and affected by a wide variety of legal and regulatory structures and doctrines.
Textbooks
"Constitutional Law: Principles and Policies" by Erwin Chemerinsky |