POLT 308 - Constitutional Interpretation and Individual Rights

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3 Hours
Attribute: 3 SS

This seminar explores the following contemporary approaches to constitutional interpretation in light of their use (or lack of use) in landmark constitutional law cases and impact on the development of individual rights and the power of American government: liberal originalism (Dworkin, Barber, and Balkin); conservative originalism (Bork); representation-reinforcing and polity malfunction (Ely); pragmatism and judicial minimalism (Sunstein and Strauss); popular constitutionalism (Tushnet, Eisgruber, Levinson); constitutional revolutions (Ackerman), and eclectic (Tribe and Flemming) approaches.
Instructor: R. Kahn
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: POLT 103, 119, 202, 203, 204, 270, 271, or consent of instructor.