An introduction to the principles and methods of conflict resolution alternatives, including negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, and formal adjudication. Domestic, comparative, and international aspects. An analysis of the structures, processes and principles of different kinds of legal systems. Focus of the course is on public and constitutional law and special attention is paid to the contrast between common law and civil law countries. This course will review and critique these uses of social research in U.S. courts.
Course applies theory and research to examine selected legal processes, institutions, and actors.
Analysis of the assumptions inherent in police selection and functioning, jury decision making, prediction of dangerousness, insanity, and competence to stand trial. Linz Course uses an interdisciplinary approach to examine historical development of the jury system, the goals, processes, and dilemmas of jury selection, and theories and research on jury decision making. Analysis of the impact of extralegal factors on jury verdicts. Open to law and society majors only. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 12 units provided letter designations are different.