Study

This seminar explores the intersection between literary and legal studies, with a particular focus on race and gender. Through literature and some film, the seminar examines the role of law in the structure of conflict, personal relationships, social hierarchy and social change, with attention to privilege, perspective, and voice.  Possible authors include Margaret Atwood, James Baldwin, Octavia Butler, Ava DuVernay, Lorraine Hansberry, Ursula Hegi, Kazuo Ishiguro, Nella Larsen, Gabriel García Márquez, Toni Morrison, Colson Whitehead, and Richard Wright.

Grades will be determined from class participation, weekly response papers, and a final take-home examination.

Fall 2022

Course Number	Course Credits	Evaluation Method	Instructor
753.01	Course Credits 3	Take-home examination Reflective Writing Class participation	Trina Jones
Sakai site: https://sakai.duke.edu/portal/site/LAW-753-01-F22
Email list: LAW-753-01-F22@sakai.duke.edu