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课程名称：美国法律导论 课程概述：本课程将让你了解美国法律的六个不同领域：侵权法、合同法、财产法、宪法、刑法和民事诉讼。你将深入了解法律在不同环境中应用所产生的复杂性和困境，以及美国法律方法的独特之处。 课程大纲： 1. **欢迎** 开场介绍。 2. **侵权法** 侵权法管理个人之间因他人造成的伤害或损害而提起的民事诉讼。艾伦教授将通过历史案例探讨侵权法的目标，讨论侵权法的独特性及涉及的过失和责任问题。 3. **合同法** 合同法管理两个人之间承诺的执行。本模块将深入探讨什么是合同，以及使其可执行的条件。威尔金森-瑞安教授将讨论合同的构成、法律为何执行合同、合同中词语的法律含义以及重要的对价要求。还将通过假设和真实案例探讨期望损害赔偿。 4. **财产法** 财产法管理个人与财产之间的关系。本模块中，巴尔甘什教授将探讨财产法与侵权法和合同法之间的区别，并介绍不正当占有、房东/租户关系和许可证等具体案例。你将学习美国财产法的独特之处，包括其源于普通法、法律现实主义的影响及实用主义。 5. **宪法** 宪法法的研究是一项令人兴奋的法律部分，因为它提供了美国政府的结构和运作。鲁格院长将讨论宪法文本、其历史及应用、以及与全球其他宪法的比较。同时将探讨美国政府作为权力有限、分立的政府结构以及宪法所提供的重要个人权利。 6. **刑法** 本模块中，摩尔斯教授将重点介绍刑法的基本知识。将讨论施加惩罚的原因、何时施加最大惩罚以及国家如何证明刑事案件。此外，将涉及对刑事指控的辩护，分为正当理由和借口两类。 7. **民事诉讼** 本模块中，沃尔夫教授将介绍民事诉讼法中的主要问题。民事诉讼法研究法庭在民事案件（与刑事案件相对）中必须遵循的规则。课程将探讨《联邦民事诉讼规则》，并介绍这些规则如何影响诉讼的提起和法院的运作。 8. **期末考试** 课程总结和评估。 通过本课程，你将获得对美国法律体系的基本理解，提升对法律概念和应用的认识。
Name:Welcome
Description:
Name:Tort Law
Description:Tort law governs how people may sue each other civilly (as opposed to criminally) in order to receive compensation for harms or injuries other people caused them. In this module, Professor Allen will explore the goals of tort law through a historic case. She will address what makes tort law distinct and issues surrounding negligence and liability.
Name:Contract Law
Description:Contract law governs how promises between two individuals are enforced. Few areas of law impact our daily lives as much as contract law, and in this module you will gain a deeper understanding of what a contract is and what makes it enforceable. Professor Wilkinson-Ryan will address what constitutes a contract, why the law enforces them, the legal meanings of words in contracts, and the important requirement of consideration. Expectation damages, or the amount a court orders someone who breached a contract to pay will also be explored, all through hypothetical and real cases.
Name:Property Law
Description:Property law governs the relationship between individuals and things, known as property. In this module, Professor Balganesh will explore the differences between property and tort and contract law and about several specific examples of property law in action: adverse possession, landlord/tenant, and licenses. You will learn about what makes U.S. property law distinct - its origins in common law, imprint of legal realism, and pragmatism.
Name:Constitutional Law
Description:The study of constitutional law is among the most exciting parts of the law because it provides for the structure and functioning of the U.S. government. In this module, Dean Ruger will address the document itself, how it has been applied over time, the history of the document, and what makes it unique. The structure of the U.S. government as a government of limited, separated powers will be explored along with the important individual rights the Constitution provides and how the U.S. Constitution compares to others around the world.
Name:Criminal Law
Description:In this module, Professor Morse will focus on the basics of criminal law, an area of law so exciting that countless TV shows and movies have been based on it. The major aspects of criminal law will be discussed - why we impose punishment, when we impose the most punishment, and how the state proves a criminal case. Defenses to criminal charges, which are divided into justifications and excuses will also be addressed.
Name:Civil Procedure
Description:In this module, Professor Wolff will introduce us to some of the major issues in civil procedure law. Civil procedure is the study of the rules of court that must be followed by the judge and parties in civil cases (as opposed to criminal cases – criminal procedure is a whole other area of the law, but law students learn civil procedure first because it gives the structure of typical trials). The essence of a law school civil procedure course is the study of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. A copy of these is linked in the syllabus for you to scan. The rules tell you how to file a lawsuit and how the court must function while it is considering a lawsuit. Professor Wolff will introduce you to the doctrinal area of procedure and will highlight some of the major modern issues in procedure law.
Name:Final Exam
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This course will give you a glimpse into six different areas of American law: Tort Law, Contract Law, Property, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Civil Procedure. You will gain insight into the complexities and dilemmas that arise from the application of law in different settings, and what is distinctive about American approaches.
