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AMER 469 Law in American Literature and Culture

This course examines the role that law and theories of law played in American culture and literature from the 18th Century through the present by examining literary works, legal theory, court cases, drama, and film. We will read literary works in conjunction with contemporary developments in legal theory and landmark court cases. Readings may include work by William Blackstone, Charles Brockden Brown, Nat Turner, George Lippard, Herman Melville, Charles W. Chesnutt, Susan Glaspell, and Barbara Johnson. Credit units: 3 ECTS Credit units: 5.

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