The seminar will also examine closely the work of the Supreme Court during the Rehnquist era and especially the 1997 and 1998 Terms. Finally, the seminar will seek to acquaint students with the methodological tools that political scientists use in studying judicial decision making. Students must also read one book from the list below.
Papers are due at the last class meeting.
Students should come to the seminar each week prepared to discuss progress on their papers. Considerable in-class time will be devoted to the selection of questions and development of arguments for the term papers. Students will also be invited to distribute copies of their paper to fellow students for feedback. In addition to ordinary participation in seminar discussions, students must come to class prepared to discuss aspects of the current Supreme Court. Particular assignments in this vein will be made ad hoc .