Emphasizes comparison, historical comparisons, and/or cross-cultural approaches to law. Law is studied as both a product of the society in which it develops and an agent of social change. At times these connections seem obvious: e.g., the interpretation of the modern Bill of Rights has been shaped by the development of communication technology. But there are less obvious connections between law and culture: e.g., is law a form of male domination and can law be used to end racism? Participating departments are communication, economics, political science, and sociology. IIIA. Offered infrequently.
Helps students function effectively in an increasingly diverse global society. With culture defined as "the way we do things around here," conflict is viewed as a natural result of interactions among people. Emphasis on applying the concepts of culture to a variety of countries and to subcultures of the U.S. so that students learn how conflict arises and how negotiation skills can be used to manage conflict. IIIB, ND.
