HS 309 - Law, Lawyers, and Litigants in European History

(3.00 cr.)

Introduces students to the history of European law and jurisprudence from the era of Ancient Rome through to the Enlightenment. Consideration is given to shifting ideas on what constitutes a source of law, the institutions that shaped both law and legal practitioners, the ways in which various legal systems interacted with one another, and the ways in which legal norms influenced and were influenced by other social and cultural forces. The course covers topics such as the Justinianic legal compilations, the resurgence of Roman jurisprudence in the Middle Ages and formation of the ius commune, the impact of canon law, the growing professionalization of legal practice, and the rise of codification.

Prerequisite: One HS 100-level course.
Sessions Typically Offered: Varies
Years Typically Offered: Varies

Interdisciplinary Studies: II/IM