Admission requirements
The course can be followed by law students, students from other relevant disciplines and exchange students. A basic understanding of international law and/or criminal law is helpful but not required.
Description
“This seminar will discuss controversial issues in American criminal law. Representative topics include the legal treatment of murder, manslaughter, capital punishment, complicity, conspiracy and terrorism, rape, extortion, political bribery and corruption, drug possession, intoxication and addiction, insanity and diminished capacity, obstruction of justice, information theft, duress, self-defense, and entrapment.
Course readings will be primarily American cases and some statutes and additional textual materials.
Course objectives
Objectives of the course: To gain a knowledge and understanding of specific controversies facing American criminal law as well as an understanding of the interaction between American court decisions and criminal statutes.
Achievement levels
The following achievement levels apply with regard to the course: see above.
Timetable
The timetable of this course can be found in uSis.
Mode of instruction
Number of (2 hour) lectures: 10
Names of lecturers: Prof John Diamond
Required preparation by students: reading of literature/case law before class meetings and prepare questions for discussion.
Seminars
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Required preparation by students: reading of literature/case law before class meetings and prepare written assignments.
Other methods of instruction
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Assessment method
Examination form(s)
Written exam (English)
Submission procedures
none
Areas to be tested within the exam
The examination syllabus consists of the required reading (literature) for the course, the course information guide and the subjects taught in the lectures, the seminars and all other instructions which are part of the course.
Blackboard
More information on this course is offered in Blackboard.
Reading list
Obligatory course materials
Literature: readings to be posted on Blackboard
Course information guide:
- Outline as posted on Blackboard
Reader:
- To be announced on Blackboard
Recommended course materials
- To be announced on Blackboard
Registration
Students have to register for courses and exams through uSis.
Contact information
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Remarks
A maximum of 30 students can participate in this course.