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Course Descriptions/Political Science 345
Students in the course will study and practice methods of resolving civil disputes without litigation, including mediation and arbitration. Through the use of in class simulations, students will learn to assess and propose relevant alternative resolution choices and settlements, maintain principles of impartiality and confidentiality, and understand the role of the paralegal and the attorney in preparation for alternative dispute resolution processes.
4307. Alternative Dispute Resolution (PLS 4307) 3 hours
4316. International Organizations 3 hours
This course examines the role of governmental and nongovernment organizations in contemporary world politics.
4318. Wrongful Convictions 3 hours
This class is an experientially based workshop class in which students are trained to investigate inmate claims of actual innocence. Students will learn appropriate protocol and procedures in investigating an actual innocence claim. Relevant laws and public policy will be explored. Students will be exposed to groups such as the Innocence Project of Texas, as well as the role of legal professionals in this area of the law.
4320/4320H. Moot Court Workshop (3PR 4320) 3 hours
Prerequisite: POL 2314, sophomore standing
This course focuses on law in action in the form of simulated appellate court proceedings, or "moot court" actions. Students will brief designated court cases, prepare an annotated written appellate brief, and engage in oral argument both as individual speakers and as team members. The course also serves as an introduction to the moot court process of debate and students are introduced to courtroom decorum within that process. This workshop is open to all students, regardless of their major or career goals.
This course integrates the study of the principles of international law and organizations with impact of international politics upon them. The law of the nations has an important part to play for world peace and security. The maintenance of international law serves the national interest of all nations by contributing to the establishment of peaceful coexistence, justice, and cooperation, which will eventually produce beneficial results. Its general observance assures the security and protects the interests of each nation. International treaties demonstrate the express consent of contracting parties; customs, reason, and natural justice reflect the tacit consent of the nations. Over the years, many nations have contributed to the development of international law-China, Egypt, India, Greece and others. It is a law between sovereign states which is not enacted through a law-making body nor enforced by an international agency. Nations abide by it because it is in their best interest to do so. Some scholars argue that only positive international morality is recognized and there is no such thing as international law.
4321/4321H. International Law (PLS 4321) 3 hours
4322/4322H. Foreign Policy of the United States (HIS 4322) 3 hours
A study of the diplomatic relations of the United States from its pre- Revolutionary foundations to its present international posture.
4324. Trial Advocacy and Preparation (PLS 4324) 3 hours
This is the advanced course in civil litigation and provides the student with practical and detailed information about the process of litigation. The aim of this course is to train students in skills such as interviewing, negotiating and advocacy so that they will be better able to carry out tasks which are fundamental to the delivery of a range of basic legal services.