National Security Law
GOVT 368
Fall 2024
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01
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In this course, students will learn legal concepts that govern law enforcement investigations and criminal prosecutions, and then explore how those concepts apply in the context of national security. The course will examine (1) the history and structure of the U.S. Intelligence Community; (2) differences between investigative tools such as search warrants and wiretaps in traditional and national security cases; (3) the history, role, and future of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act; (4) how counterterrorism and counterespionage statutes operate; and (5) how prosecutors use classified information as evidence in public trials. Guest speakers and current events will inform part of the semester. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS GOVT |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (GOVT)(GOVT-American)(GOVT-Comparativ)(GOVT-Intl.)(GOVT-Theory) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Major readings will include statutes, court cases, Congressional reports, and law journal. articles
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Examinations and Assignments:
There will be short written assignments and a longer paper at the end of the semester. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Class participation, including when guest speakers present, will be very important in this class. Course may be taken pass-fail only with the instructor's permission. |
| Instructor(s): Aaron,David Times: ....R.. 01:20PM-04:10PM; Location: PAC001; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 17 | | SR major: 9 | JR major: 8 | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: X | FR: X |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 6 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 5 |
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