HIST556 - U.S. Constitutional History
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This course examines the origins, content, and judicial interpretations of the U.S. Constitution. The course involves study of the Supreme Court’s evolving decisions on such issues as States’ rights, civil rights, the Commerce Clause, Due Process in criminal and other proceedings, and protected freedoms (speech, religion, assembly, etc.) under the Constitution.
Prerequisites
N/A
Corequisites
N/A
Schedule of Classes
| 09/26/11 - 02/26/12 |
03/05/12 - 06/24/12 |
Winter 2012 Session C - 16 Week session |
| 11/28/11 - 04/29/12 |
05/07/12 - 08/26/12 |
Spring 2012 Session K - 16 Week session |
Course Materials
| Book Title: |
America's Constitution
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| ISBN: |
0812972724
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| Publication Info: |
Random House, Inc.
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| Author: |
Amar, Akhil
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| Unit Cost: |
$20.00
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| Book Title: |
The Words We Live By: Your Annotated Guide to the Constitution--Available online.
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| ISBN: |
0786867205
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| Publication Info: |
Hyperion, February 2004
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| Author: |
Monk, Linda - Available online http://www.constitutioncenter.org/constitution/
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| Unit Cost: |
$23.95
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| Book Title: |
A Brilliant Solution: Inventing the American Constitution
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| ISBN: |
0156028727
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| Publication Info: |
Harcourt, October 2003
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| Author: |
Berkin, Carol
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| Unit Cost: |
$14.95
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| Book Title: |
46 Pages, Thomas Paine, Common Sense, and the Turning Point to Independence
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| ISBN: |
0762418133
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| Publication Info: |
Running Press
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| Author: |
Scott Liell
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| Unit Cost: |
$14.95
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