In light of our presidential election controversy last fall, the recent grappling for power between states and the federal government, and the on-going struggle for civil rights and liberties, the study of constitutional law has engaged and enthralled a wider audience than ever before. Course Requirements Students are expected to carefully study each reading assignment and to attend and participate in our class sessions. Rather, the lectures will often address matters not included in the readings, and the readings will often address matters not included in the lectures.
Students are responsible for all of it.
The six, 20-minute quizzes will be conducted, without prior notice, during regular lecture times. The student will be asked to provide a written explanation of why such re-grading is sought and, where necessary, supporting documentation. As a teacher, activist and scholar, Professor Rooke-Ley s fields of expertise include constitutional law, civil rights and liberties, and domestic relations. He has served on the Gender Fairness Task Forces in both Oregon and Florida and continues to served as a Board member for the ACLU of Oregon. In addition, he has lectured and consulted over the years with judges, lawyers and students in Cuba, Germany and Bangladesh, helping with constitutional development, community mediation, women s law associations, immigration matters, press freedom and the development of legal services programs.