Course Details

Country: Korea, South
Institution: Yonsei University
Course Title: Introduction to Legal Studies
Course Number: JCL2011
Course Description: This course aims to provide you with basic information and analytic skills that are thought be required for your further legal studies, or, at least for living as a citizen of a civilized nation. Throughout the course, we will explore various topics relating to law, including, among others, the following: What is law?; Why do we have to obey law?; Is law merely "discovered" by humans or created by humans?; Who makes law?; What kinds of laws exist around the world?; What are the most important and basic legal principles commonly found around the world?; What is a good law?; and, What is justice?. To find out the answers to these questions, we will explore a variety of different legal systems. If you actively engage in this class, you will be able: -to develop a firm understanding of ‘the definition and role of the law’and ‘the role of different actors
Language: English
Approved Equivalent: CRIM 220
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