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Fall 2009
Law No.: LAW9007
Sched. No.: 109835526

An American Half-Century
Section 1
X
Setear, John K.

Administrative Information:

Days, Times (Room):	R, 1600-1800 (WB127)
Credits:	3	Type:	Lecture
Capacity:	12^{This information is current as of}^{11/24/2009 06:49:08 AM}^
Current Enrollment:	12 ^{This information is current as of}^{11/24/2009 06:49:08 AM}^
Syllabus:	View Syllabus (requires LawWeb account)

Course Description:

In the Cold War, the United States led a coalition of democracies whose constant pressure eventually transmogrified the xenophobic, totalitarian menaces of the Soviet Union and China into, respectively, a fractured economic basket case and an uneasily capitalistic leader in international trade. This seminar examines whether law played a significant role in this outcome, in terms both of international law and US constitutional law. No prior knowledge of the relevant history or law will be taken for granted.

COURSE REQUIREMENT: A substantial research paper or, for those not using the course to fulfill the writing requirement, a short paper and an analytically rigorous project reflecting substantial research, such as a group presentation to the class or the creation of a website.

This course is on the approved upper-level writing requirement course list.