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12 hours

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Difficulty level

Beginner

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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.

An Introduction to American Law
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Welcome

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Grading Policy and Logistics

Tort Law: Part 1

Tort Law: Part 2

Tort Law: Part 3

Tort Law: Part 4

Tort Law: Part 5

Tort Law: Part 6

Key Tort Law Terms

Supplemental Reading

Tort Law Quiz

Contract Law

Contract Law: Part 1

Contract Law: Part 2

Contract Law: Part 3

Contract Law: Part 4

Key Contract Law Terms

Supplemental Reading

Contract Quiz

Property Law

Property Law: Part 1

Property Law: Part 2

Property Law: Part 3

Property Law: Part 4

Key Property Law Terms

Supplemental Reading

Property Law Quiz

Constitutional Law

Constitutional Law: Part 1

Constitutional Law: Part 2

Constitutional Law: Part 3

Constitutional Law: Part 4

Key Constitutional Law Terms

Supplemental Reading

Constitutional Law Quiz

Criminal Law

Criminal Law: Part 1

Criminal Law: Part 2

Criminal Law: Part 3

Criminal Law: Part 4

Key Criminal Law Terms

Supplemental Reading

Criminal Law Quiz

Civil Procedure

Civil Procedure: Part 1

Civil Procedure: Part 2

Civil Procedure: Part 3

Civil Procedure: Part 4

Key Civil Procedure Terms

Supplemental Reading

Civil Procedure Quiz

Final Exam

Final Exam

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    May 25, 2024
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