GOVT 2806

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GOVT 2806
Roman Law

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

This course presents a cultural and historical perspective on ideas of agency, responsibility, and punishment through foundational texts of western law. We will primarily focus on three main areas of law: (1) slavery and (2) family (both governed by the Roman law of persons), and (3) civil wrongs (the law of delict or culpable harm). Through an examination of the legal sources (in translation) and the study of the reasoning of the Roman jurists, this course will examine the evolution of jurisprudence: the development of the laws concerning power over slaves and women, and changes in the laws concerning penalties for crimes. No specific prior knowledge needed.

When Offered Fall.

Distribution Category (HST-AS) (HA-AG)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CLASS 2806, FGSS 2806, LAW 6803

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19250 GOVT 2806   SEM 101

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    • MWF
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Giannella, N