This course meets from 1:00P-2:15P Tuesday and Thursday in SY 241

C408 Roman Law

The study of Roman law offers a unique perspective on Roman history
and culture. This course focuses on  Roman law of delict, roughly
equivalent to the modern law of slander and of torts (that is, suits
for property damage). Studying these aspects of law allows us to
investigate Roman ideas about personal safety and personal space,
product liability and employement ethics.  We will use the case book
approach, which allows students to learn and practice the methods of
legal reasoning.

Students will be expected to participate daily in socratic discussion
of legal cases.  There will be several short writing assignments and
one longer paper, a midterm, and a final exam.  No knowledge of Latin
is required.