美國憲法(英文授課)
American Constitutional Law
| 節 | 週一 |
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6 14:20–15:10 | 美國憲法(英文授課) MB1069 3 節連堂 |
7 15:30–16:20 | |
8 16:30–17:20 |
* 根據陽明交大上課時間表所列
This course provides an overview of the history, the design of the system and the government, and the principles, doctrines and leading cases in subfields of the US Constitution. Learning the US Constitution not only helps us understand the foundation of the US legal system, but also serves as a resource to rethink constitutional issues in our country. 學習目標: In this class you will learn: 1. the history of the US Constitution; 2. separation of power and federalism; 3. due process of law and equal protection; 4. fundamental rights; 5. methods of searching, reading, briefing cases. 預期學習成果: After completing this class, students will: 1. have a general understanding of the framework and main topics of the US Constitution; 2. have an ability to identify, conceptualize and analyze constitutional issues. 3. be able to write clear, critical and persuasive legal documents and academic papers. 4. be able to engage charitably in discussion about constitutional issues. 上課方式..(實體教室 /網路同步/網路非同步) All available.
適合修讀對象:(專業能力、生活應用、國考準備、入學考試、其他考試或檢定、留學) This class will help students' preparation for studying abroad. 學生背景 : No requirements. 先修課程 : Basic understanding of the US or Taiwanese constitutional law is recommended. 外文能力 : Good English writing and speaking proficiency are expected.
Students are encouraged to browse SCOTUSblog (http://www.scotusblog.com/) to follow latest US Supreme Court cases. 課程資訊公告與問題反映 : E3 is available to discuss. Students can also contact the instructor via email. (E3、助教、資料庫、網站、討論區、補課方式) 網路同步教學 : Reflection (30%), Final Paper (70%). (說明口頭報告、出席率計算方式) 網路非同步教學 : Reflection (30%), Final Paper (70%). (說明口頭報告、出席率計算方式)
1. 作業: Presentation (20%): (1) Each student is assigned to brief 2 cases, starting from Week 6. The case-presenter is required to summarize the assigned cases and provide comments/reflections. The presentation should be around 20 minutes, with no more than 20 powerpoint slides. The case-presenter has to upload the powerpoints 48 hours before class. The presentation should be in English. (2) Each student should choose 1 week to serve as the discussant for the week's cases. The discussant should raise no less than 3 questions or comments (either in English or Chinese). (非同步可選擇) Reflection (30%, for students taking online course only): Students are required to post a reflection (200-300 words in English; 600+words in Mandarin) each month, 3 posts in total, i.e., choosing 3 months among March, April, May and June and writing a reflection post each month. The reflection should be uploaded to the e3 course website 24 hours before class, otherwise it would be deemed to be a LATE submission. Additional points could be earned by posting extra short questions/comments/responses with substantive contents on the e3 course website. Final Paper (70%): 1500-2500 words in English; 4000-6000 in Mandarin. The paper should describe an ongoing constitutional law issue (either in US, Taiwan or anywhere else) and analyze it with US constitutional doctrines and cases learned this semester. The paper MUST CITE cases or materials read in this semester. Students should prepare an informal oral presentation (less than 10 minutes, powerpoints not required) to explain their final paper ideas in Week 17. 2. 期中考:N/A 3. 期末考:N/A 4. 上課參與(實體): Class Participation (10%): Attendance is mandatory. Students are expected to listen and actively participate the course discussion. Raising a substantive question/comment/response in class or on the e3 course website earns 1 point (maximum 10 points). Points are not granted when serving to present the student's assigned case. 上課參與(網路非同步):Students who cannot attend the real-time course should watch the class recording and check with the instructor via e-mail before the next class. 預期學習成果如何評量:From the class requests stated above, the instructor will grade each student appropriately.
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| 週次 | 主題 |
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| 第 1 週 | Introduction: The US Constitutional History |
| 第 2 週 | Interpreting Constitution -Judicial review: Marbury v. Madison -Introduction of the US Supreme Court -Articles re: Justice Scalia |
| 第 3 週 | Separation of Powers -The Executive Power - The presidential election process - Power of the President -The Legislature Power - Taxing, spending, commerce |
| 第 4 週 | Federalism -National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius (“Obamacare”) |
| 第 5 週 | Substantive Due Process and Economic Liberty -Lochner v. State of New York -West Coast Hotel v. Parrish -U.S. v. Carolene Products Co. Equal Protection, Segregation and Desegregation -Dred Scott v. Sandford |
| 第 6 週 | Equal Protection, Segregation and Desegregation (cont'd) -Plessy v. Ferguson -Brown v. Board of Education (I)、(II) |
| 第 7 週 | Substantive Due Process and Individual Liberty -Griswold v. Connecticut -Roe v. Wade -Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey -Whole Women's Health v Hellerstedt & abortion law in US today (skim) |
| 第 8 週 | Equal Protection: Race -Loving v. Virginia -Griggs v. Duke Power Co. -Ricci v. DeStefano -Suspect classification (skim) |
| 第 9 週 | Equal Protection: Affirmative Action -City of Richmond v. J.A. Croson Co. -Grutter v. Bollinger -Fisher v. University of Texas (I)、(II) (skim) |
| 第 10 週 | Due Process or Equal Protection: Sexuality -United States v. Windsor -Obergefell v. Hodges |
| 第 11 週 | Liberty: Freedom of Expression-Content-Neutral Regulation; Defamation Time, Place and Manner -McCullen v. Coakley Defamation -New York Times v. Sullivan -Hustler Magazine v. Falwell (skim) |
| 第 12 週 | Liberty: Freedom of Expression- Fighting Words, Hate Speech -Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire -R.A.V. v. St. Paul -Virginia v. Black |
| 第 13 週 | Liberty: Freedom of Expression- Commercial Speech -Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation v. Public Service Commission -44 Liquormart Inc. v. Rhode Island -Citizens United v. FEC (corporate speech) -Expansion of commercial speech: data collection, labeling, etc. |
| 第 14 週 | Liberty: Freedom of Expression- Obscenity; Modern Cases - Miller v. California - Ashcroft v. Free Speech Coalition - Packingham v. North Carolina |
| 第 15 週 | Liberty: Religion -Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye v. City of Hialeah -Locke v. Davey -Burwell v. Hobby Lobby |
| 第 16 週 | Final Paper Presentation |
| 第 17 週 | Dragon Boat Festival Holiday |
推薦教科書、參考資料、預習書單:Reading assignments (including cases and secondary materials) can be found from Westlaw, the Legal Information Institute (LII) (http://www.law.cornell.edu/) and other public accessible resources. Students are encouraged to browse SCOTUSblog (http://www.scotusblog.com/) to follow latest US Supreme Court cases. 書目:N/A
- 地點
- law school library or by appointment
- 時間
- 10am-12pm, Tuesday or by appointment
- 聯絡方式
- chaotien817@g2.nctu.edu.tw