Foreign Relations Law (Galbraith)
Faculty
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| Jean Galbraith Professor of Law jgalbraith@law.upenn.edu |
Additional Information
Satisfies Senior Writing RequirementNo
Class meets in person.
Meeting Times/Location
MW 10:30AM - 11:50AM
Silverman Hall 280
Category
Upper-Level
Credits
3.0
This course will examine the law governing the conduct of U.S. foreign relations. Structurally, we will study the respective roles of Congress, the President, agencies, and the courts in conducting and regulating foreign affairs. Substantively, we will examine some important aspects of foreign relations law, including war powers and international agreements.
International and Comparative Law Learning outcomes: Demonstrate a core understanding of international and comparative law, both substantively and procedurally; Perform legal analysis in the context of international and comparative law; Communicate effectively on topics related to international and comparative law; Demonstrate an understanding of the role of international and comparative law, and their interconnection with domestic law.
Courts and the Judicial System Learning outcomes: Demonstrate a core understanding of both substantive and procedural issues in the operation of our legal system; Perform legal analysis in the context of procedural issues and the judicial process; Communicate effectively on topics related to procedure and the judicial process; Demonstrate an understanding of how procedural issues and the judicial process affect all other area of our legal system.
Perspectives on the Law Learning outcomes: Demonstrate an understanding of how the law affects, and is affected by, the individual course topic; Perform legal analysis in the context of the individual course topic; Communicate effectively on the legal and other aspects of the individual course topic; Demonstrate the ability to use other disciplines to analyze legal issues relevant to the individual course topic, including economics, philosophy, and sociology, as appropriate.