Weekly SyllabusWeek of Monday, January 4 through Friday, January 8 Welcome back, and happy New Year! This week we will look at some First Amendment cases regarding freedom of religion. You will have a chance to make a group presentation this week during a role play activity. By the end of the week we will embark on our longest module of the term, with a look at Griswold v. Connecticut the case that established the concept of a right to privacy. Your biography project is due on Monday night at 11pm. Remember that this document should be spell checked, proofread for grammar and that you should cite your sources. By the end of the week make a point of reading your classmates' papers and giving them some feedback on the Ning. Monday, January 4, 2010 (45 min)
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 (50 min)Topic: Video: A Conversation on the Constitution: Judicial Independence; Discussion of Allegheny v. ACLU. Homework: Getting confused by the case? The Wilkipedia summary page is quite helpful! You and your groupmates should begin planning out your arguments. Wednesday, January 6, 2010 (40 min)
Thursday, January 7, 2010 (45 min)Topic: Role play event. The class will be divided into two teams and I will play the role of District Judge. You will have to convince me that your side is correct. Each member of the team will have 5 minutes to present. Homework: Read Griswold v. Connecticut (1965) Friday, January 8, 2010 (45 min)
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