Sep 27, 2024  
UOFM 2022-2023 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 
    
UOFM 2022-2023 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions-Undergraduate


Courses offered only online or both online and on-ground are indicated with (**)asterisks.  Some courses described in this catalog may require additional fees.

 

Japanese

  
  • JAPN 4402 - Advanced Japanese II

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Continuation of JAPN 4401 . Further development of advanced language and cultural skills. PREREQUISITE: JAPN 4401  or permission of instructor.

  
  • JAPN 4501 - Japanese Linguistics

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Theory and hands-on data analysis in various aspects of Japanese linguistics, including syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. PREREQUISITE or COREQUISITE: JAPN 3301   or equivalent

  
  • JAPN 4601 - Multimedia Translation I

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description:

    This course aims to train advanced Japanese students who want to gain experience in multimedia translation through hands-on activities. It focuses on both practice and theory and gives the students critical awareness of the Japanese language, visual communication, and cross-cultural semiotic differences between Japanese and English. By critically analyzing Japanese texts, the students will develop the fundamental skills required for multimedia translation. PREREQUISITE: JAPN 3302 or permission of instructor.

  
  • JAPN 4602 - Multimedia Translation II

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: This course, a continuation of JAPN 4601, aims to continue training advanced Japanese students who want to gain experience in multimedia translation through hands-on activities. It focuses on both practice and theory and gives the students critical awareness of the Japanese language, visual communication, and cross-cultural semiotic differences between Japanese and English. By critically analyzing Japanese texts, the students will develop the professional skills required for multimedia translation. PREREQUISITE: JAPN 3302 or permission of instructor.

  
  • JAPN 4701 - Japn/Professional Purpose I

    Credit Hours: (3)
    PREREQUISITE: JAPN 3302  or permission of instructor.

  
  • JAPN 4702 - Japn/Professional Purposes II

    Credit Hours: (3)
    PREREQUISITE: JAPN 3302  or permission of instructor.

  
  • JAPN 4780 - Individual Study in Japanese

    Credit Hours: (1-3)
    Description: Directed individual study in selected area of Japanese chosen in consultation with instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit. PREREQUISITE: permission of instructor.

  
  • JAPN 4791-4799 - Special Topics in Japanese Language, Culture or Literature

    Credit Hours: (3)
    May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit. PREREQUISITE: permission of instructor.


Journalism

  
  • JOUR 3120 - Reporting

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Writing and reporting news and feature stories using both traditional and new media techniques with an emphasis on developing sources and advanced skills. PREREQUISITE: JRSM 2121 .

  
  • JOUR 3526 - Multimedia Storytelling**

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Understanding the photograph and video as narrative through photojournalism techniques; learning to see, interpret and capture images that communicate information and have meaning and storytelling power; editing of digital images and video with software for use in broadcast, web and print; legal and ethical issues in photography. One lecture hour, four laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE: JRSM 2121 . JRSM 3900  or JRSM 3905 .

  
  • JOUR 3629 - Broadcast Reporting I

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Introduction to radio and television newswriting style and formats, as well as the basics of reporting necessary to broadcast journalism. Applied course, with a strong emphasis on developing and practicing writing skills. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the community and news events within it. PREREQUISITE: JRSM 2121

  
  • JOUR 4124 - Data Writing/Reporting

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Advanced use of computer technology and investigative techniques to access, analyze and develop database information in combination with traditional news reporting. PREREQUISITE: JOUR 3526 . JOUR 3120  or JOUR 3629 .

  
  • JOUR 4150 - Sports Writing/Reporting

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Development of advanced writing, reporting and professional skills specific to sports media; emphasis on practice of game reporting, feature stories, column and opinion writing and multimedia. PREREQUISITE: JOUR 3526 . JOUR 3120  or JOUR 3629 .

  
  • JOUR 4155 - Multimedia Sports Reporting

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Furthers student’s reporting, writing, shooting and other professional skills specific to sports media from breaking news to features and in-depth stories across a range of digital platforms. PREREQUISITE: JOUR 4150 .

  
  • JOUR 4160 - Food Writing/Reporting

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Addresses specialized niche of food writing by producing stories, both long and short form, and developing new media content for a class food blog. PREREQUISITE: JOUR 3526 . JOUR 3120  or JOUR 3629  .

  
  • JOUR 4165 - Feature Writing/Reporting **

    Credit Hours: (3) Former: (JOUR 3130)
    Description: Advanced practice in writing, reporting and publishing feature stories for print and online, along with freelance techniques and advanced writing techniques with emphasis on leads, story endings, descriptive writing, and effective use of anecdotes. PREREQUISITE: JOUR 3120  or JOUR 3629  and JOUR 3526 . Cross listing: JOUR 6165

  
  • JOUR 4170 - Business Writing/Reporting

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Introduction to business writing and reporting and to the opportunities and issues in this growing field. Focuses on covering companies, the people who work for them, and the consumers of their goods and services along with issues of the economy, finance and the stock market. PREREQUISITE: JOUR 3526 . JOUR 3120  or JOUR 3629 .

  
  • JOUR 4180 - Public Issues Writing/Reporting

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Emphasis placed on deadline writing and critiquing of political and public policy news. Encourages familiarity with the methods and insights of political and social science and develops confidence to use those methods and insights in reporting. Encourages use of social media to cover and explain campaigns and policy. PREREQUISITE: JOUR 3526 . JOUR 3120  or JOUR 3629 .

  
  • JOUR 4185 - Social Justice Writing/Reporting

    Credit Hours: (3)


    Description: Writing and reporting news and news feature stories on issues concerning social justice. PREREQUISITE: JOUR 3120 or 3629

    JOUR 3526

  
  • JOUR 4190 - Opinion Writing/Reporting

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Principles and practices for well-researched and well-written editorials, columns, op-ed submissions, broadcast commentaries and long form analysis perspective pieces; thorough examination of the purpose and impact of opinion journalism on readers, political leaders, policy makers and society at large. PREREQUISITE: JOUR 3526 . JOUR 3120  or JOUR 3629 .

  
  • JOUR 4530 - Innovative Storytelling Techniques

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: The course offers advanced instruction, training, practice and analysis in multi-platform journalism, including audio, video, and social media. The course will also focus on effective use of various media platforms to tell stories in a modern media environment. The topic of the course will be set each semester by the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours when topics vary. PREREQUISITE: JRSM 2121 and JOUR 3526

  
  • JOUR 4535 - Social Media Journalism

    Credit Hours: (3)


    Description: Learn to cover news and information, track analytics and search out the newest news trends on popular social media platforms. PREREQUISITE: JOUR 3120 or 3629

    JOUR 3526 Cross listing: JOUR 6536

  
  • JOUR 4629 - Broadcast Reporting II

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Gathering, writing and presentation of news for television. Students will shoot, write, edit, and voice packages for use in both the reporting and producing classes. PREREQUISITE: JOUR 3629  and JOUR 3526 .

  
  • JOUR 4639 - TV News Producing

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Producing, writing, editing and using electronic equipment to assemble a television newscast; emphasis on performing the various tasks in a working newsroom. PREREQUISITE: JOUR 4629 . Permission of Department required for registration.

  
  • JOUR 4800-4809 - Special Topics in Journalism

    Credit Hours: 0
    Description: Topics vary by semester, see online class schedule listing.

  
  • JOUR 4830 - Directed Indiv Study **

    Credit Hours: (1-3)
    Description: Independent study and research, or practicum, or project under supervision. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 hours credit. PREREQUISITE: permission of instructor.

  
  • JOUR 4998 - Multimedia News Lab

    Credit Hours: (3)


    Description: Write, produce content for the online student media outlet, which covers the University of Memphis community; course will mirror collaborative opportunities underway in industry and provide students with the strongest multimedia material possible for portfolios. PREREQUISITE: Pick two of the following: JOUR 4124 , JOUR 4150, JOUR 4160 , JOUR 4165, JOUR 4170 JOUR 4180 , JOUR 4185, JOUR 4190 JOUR 4629 .

     


Journalism and Strategic Media

  
  • JRSM 1700 - Intro to Media **

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Social background, scope, functions, and organization of modern communication media, attention to all major mass communication media; philosophy and goals of modern journalism; impact on governmental, social and economic systems. [G]

    High Impact Practice Code: Study Abroad
  
  • JRSM 1750 - Media Writing I

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Introduction to grammar and writing style for use in journalism and mass communication media; foundations of research and information gathering, media literacy, and plagiarism.

  
  • JRSM 1800 - Intro to Radio

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Introduction to production and performance skills required for basic work in radio. In addition to receiving lab training and instruction, all students will complete regular shifts at the campus radio station.

  
  • JRSM 1950 - Experiential Learning

    Credit Hours: (3) Former: ()
    Description: Credit given for work completed outside of the classroom prior to admittance to the University of Memphis. NOTE: Presentation of portfolio work activity required. [S/U]

  
  • JRSM 2121 - Media Writing II

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Basic instruction in journalistic forms and AP style; information gathering and composition of news stories; media literacy. PREREQUISITE: JRSM 1750 .

  
  • JRSM 3900 - Visual Media **

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Introduction to and application of principles of visual communication, including typography, color and organization for print and digital media using Adobe Creative Cloud. One lecture hour, four laboratory hours per week.

  
  • JRSM 3905 - Graphics for Strategic Media

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Provides students with hands-on experience developing strategic content for social media and digital platforms with web-based tools using text, images, audio and video.

  
  • JRSM 3950 - Experiential Learning Credit

    Credit Hours: (1-30) Former: JOUR 3950
    Description: Credit given for work completed outside the classroom prior to admittance to the University of Memphis. Presentation of portfolio representative of work activity required. (S/U).

  
  • JRSM 4102 - Entrepreneurial Media

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Examines business models and new media tools that can encourage entrepreneurial thinking and planning in various fields of mass communication, as well as the theory and practices of traditional media management. Topics include assessment, organization and strategy, budgeting, decision-making, and other functions in advertising, news, and public relations.

  
  • JRSM 4700 - Media Law **

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Origin and development of legal principles affecting freedom of expression and provisions of laws of libel, slander, copyright, and other statutes limiting communication in fields of publishing and broadcasting. PREREQUISITE: Student must have earned 60 credit hours.

  
  • JRSM 4702 - Media, Diversity & Society **

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Advanced study of critical problems faced by mass media, with exploration of complexities that cause them.

  
  • JRSM 4704 - Issues in Sport and Media

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Examines the ongoing relationship of sports and media. Students will think more critically about the role of sports in the contemporary media landscape and vice-versa.

  
  • JRSM 4708 - Media Ethics

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Classical approaches to ethics presented with their application to the day-to-day considerations journalism, public relations and advertising professionals must face in working with employers, local publics and the larger society which depends on a free flow of accurate information.

  
  • JRSM 4716 - Media History

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Major events, stories, personalities, and issues shaping development of mass communication with special emphasis on the history of American journalism, from advent of printing to the age of the Internet.

  
  • JRSM 4720 - Presidents and the Press

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Conflict and symbiosis between the White House and the news media; studies of history, journalism, and politics; how various presidents used or failed to use the media, how they were covered and represented, and how that relationship has changed over the years.

  
  • JRSM 4800-4809 - Special Topics in Journalism and Strategic Media

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Topics vary by semester, see online class schedule listing.

  
  • JRSM 4910 - Social Media and Society**

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Discussion of social media’s impact on individuals, organizations, and society. Examines the fundamentals of social media-based community, diversity, and influence. Includes broad understanding of a variety of platforms and trends and their place and importance in the social media ecosystem. 

  
  • JRSM 4930 - Media Internship **

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Work under supervision of qualified mass media practitioner. Student must work 50 hours per credit hour. Repeatable for up to 6 hours NOTE: Students may earn no more than 6 hours of credit for JRSM 4930 or JRSM 4940 in combination. PREREQUISITE: Permit required and must have earned 45 credit hours. (S/U)

  
  • JRSM 4940 - Student Media Practicum

    Credit Hours: (1-3)
    Description: Work in practical assignments at student media organizations. Students must work at least 50 hours per credit hour. up to 6 credits hours. NOTE: Students may earn no more than 6 hours of credit for JRSM 4930 or JRSM 4940 in combination. PREREQUISITE: Permit required and must have earned 45 credit hours. (S/U)


Judaic Studies

  
  • JDST 2850 - Religions of Abraham

    Credit Hours: (3) Former: (UNIV)
    Description: Survey of development of several Near Eastern religious traditions; consideration of intellectual relationships among them. [G]

  
  • JDST 3601 - Judaism

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Fundamental principles of Judaism, its role in the cultural life of the Jewish people, and its influence on human civilization.

  
  • JDST 3661 - Perspectives on the Old Testament

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Interdisciplinary examination of portions of Hebrew Bible, Mishnah, Midrash, and other texts along with commentaries. All texts will be read in translation. Cross listing: (Same as LALI 3661 )

  
  • JDST 3801 - Ancient & Medieval Jewish Thought

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Thinkers and texts that shaped Jewish thought and life in ancient and medieval times; Talmud, the Midrash, the Kabbalah, and such thinkers as Saadia Gaon, Solomon ibn Gabriel, Judah Halevi, Maiminides.

  
  • JDST 3802 - Modern Jewish Thought

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Continuation of JDST 3801 , from 16th century until modern times; concepts of God, humanity, nature, good and evil, making meaning out of life, and others.

  
  • JDST 4511 - Holocaust Studies

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Interdisciplinary study of issues that arise out of the Holocaust; questions of good and evil, divinity and humanity, truth and responsibility. [W, I] Cross listing: (Same as UNIV 4511 ).

  
  • JDST 4671 - Jewish Literary Texts

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Development of Jewish narrative traditions; Jewish poetry, fiction, drama studied from perspectives of different national cultures in which Jewish literature has emerged. All texts will be read in translation.

  
  • JDST 4700-4720 - Special Topics

    Credit Hours: (1-3)
    Description: Examination of selected topics announced in the online class listing.

  
  • JDST 4801 - Jewish Mysticism

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Fundamental principles of Jewish mystical tradition; development of basic concepts; medieval mysticism, Kabbalah, Lurianic mysticism, Chasidism, modern mystical movements.

  
  • JDST 4820 - Political History of Israel

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Interdisciplinary study of political stages in the development of the State of Israel, from mid 19th century to current times, with particular attention paid to key figures in the Zionist movement. Cross listing: (Same as POLS 4820 )

  
  • JDST 4830 - Israeli/Arab Conflict

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Interdisciplinary examination of historical, political, and cultural dimensions of tensions that have existed between the Israelis and Arabs since the founding of the State of Israel, with particular attention to current situation. Cross listing: (Same as UNIV 4830 ).

  
  • JDST 4900 - Independent Study

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Directed individual study or research. May be repeated once. PREREQUISITE: Completion of out-of-class learning contract and approval of director of Bornblum Judaic Studies.


Korean

  
  • KORE 1010 - Elementary Korean I

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Principles of pronunciation; everyday expressions; basic sentence patterns through oral practice, writing and reading.

  
  • KORE 1020 - Elementary Korean II

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Continued study of sentence patterns through oral and written practice. PREREQUISITE: KORE 1010   or equivalent

  
  • KORE 2010 - Intermediate Korean I

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Continued study of sentence patterns through oral and written practice. PREREQUISITE: KORE 1020   or equivalent

  
  • KORE 2020 - Intermediate Korean II

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Continued study of sentence patterns through oral and written practice.  PREREQUISITE: KORE 2010   or equivalent


Languages and Literature

  
  • LALI 1010 - Special Foreign Lang I

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Freshman level instruction in languages not regularly offered by Department of Foreign Languages; offered if and when sufficient demand exists and instructors available. Although credit earned in LALI 1020 -LALI 2020  may be used to satisfy foreign language requirements for degrees, students should be aware of two important points: (1) foreign language requirement for degrees in College of Arts and Sciences specifies that all hours must be in same language; (2) unless demand is sufficient and unless instructors are available, the University cannot offer enough courses to enable students to meet these requirements.

  
  • LALI 1020 - Special Foreign Lang II

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Continuation of LALI 1010 . Freshman level instruction in languages not regularly offered by Department of Foreign Languages; offered if and when sufficient demand exists and instructors available.

  
  • LALI 2010 - Intermediate Foreign Lang I

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Continuation of LALI 1010  and LALI 1020 . Offered provided instructor is available and there is sufficient student enrollment.

  
  • LALI 2020 - Intermediate Foreign Lang II

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Continuation of LALI 2010 . Offered provided instructor is available and there is sufficient student enrollment.

  
  • LALI 3661 - Old Testament

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Disciplines of history, philosophy, literature, religion, and culture; understanding the meanings, messages, and world views contained in sacred Hebrew texts. Cross listing: (Same as JDST 3661 ).

  
  • LALI 4010-4029 - Special Topics in Foreign Literatures

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Topics vary and are announced in the online class listing.

  
  • LALI 4441 - Dante

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Study of the Vita Nuova and the Divine Comedy in English translation.

  
  • LALI 4442 - Italian Cinema

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Screening and discussion of major Italian movies in context of 20th and early 21st century Italian culture and society.

  
  • LALI 4493 - Contemporary French Lit

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Emphasis on widely translated, well-known works by major French writers; presented in English translation.

  
  • LALI 4500 - Japanese Culture and Society

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Study of Japanese culture through hands-on activities along with reading and creating media resources on traditional, popular, and business culture of Japan. Through critical reading of the materials and classroom activities, students will develop critical perspectives and deeper understanding of Japanese culture, its traditions, and social practices. Japanese language skills are not required.

  
  • LALI 4780 - Individual Study Lang and Lit

    Credit Hours: (1-3)
    Description: Directed individual study in selected areas of language or literature chosen in consultation with instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit. PREREQUISITE: permission of instructor.

  
  • LALI 4791-4799 - Special Topics in Foreign Literature, Language, or Civilization

    Credit Hours: (3)
    May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit. PREREQUISITE: permission of instructor.


Latin

  
  • LATN 1010 - Elementary Latin I

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Elements of grammar; practice in Latin composition and translation.

  
  • LATN 1020 - Elementary Latin II

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Completion of elementary Latin grammar, with additional readings. PREREQUISITE: LATN 1010 , or equivalent college level credit.

  
  • LATN 2010 - Intermediate Latin I

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Review of basic Latin grammar with reading selections from The Golden Fleece and Roman history. PREREQUISITE: LATN 1020 , or the equivalent.

  
  • LATN 2020 - Intermediate Latin II

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: More advanced readings from major authors. PREREQUISITE: LATN 2010 , or equivalent.

  
  • LATN 4001 - Latin Prose

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Reading, interpretation of original texts of one or more Latin prose authors; language, structure and content. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours. PREREQUISITE: LATN 2020 .

  
  • LATN 4002 - Latin Poetry

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Reading, interpretation of original texts of one or more major Latin poets; language, structure and context. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours. PREREQUISITE: LATN 2020 .


Leadership

  
  • LEAD 2010 - Foundations/American Education

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Introduction to roles and responsibilities of teachers in urban school settings; evolution of educational policies and practices; organization and structure of schools; examination of schools as cultural systems; philosophical, historical, and legal approaches; field experience (5 hours). PREREQUISITE: sophomore standing.

  
  • LEAD 3350 - The Adult Learner

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Variety of learning patterns and developmental characteristics of adult emphasis on applications in programs or other activities for adult learners.

  
  • LEAD 4000 - Education/School/Amer Society

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Interdisciplinary study of educational policies and practices in American society; role and function of school and teachers; analysis of major problems and issues facing contemporary public education. Five hours of school visitation required. PREREQUISITE: upper division standing or bachelor’s degree.

  
  • LEAD 4044 - SPED Law for Educators

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Legal foundations of special education; analytical tools for competent decision-making at school level. Designed for teachers, principals, school administrators, parents, special education advocates. PREREQUISITE: LEAD 2010  or SPED 2000 , or permission of instructor.


Legal Studies

  
  • LEGL 2400 - Legal Ethics

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Introduction to paralegal profession; organization of legal institutions; role of attorneys and paralegals in legal system; regulation, ethics, and professional responsibility. PREREQUISITE: ENGL 1010 .

  
  • LEGL 2410 - Intro to Law

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Introduction to American substantive and procedural law; origins and applications of legal theories and processes; case law analysis. PREREQUISITE: ENGL 1010 .

  
  • LEGL 3150 - Legal Research/Writing I

    Credit Hours: (3) Former: (Was 2420)
    Description: Introduction to legal research methods and citation using case reporters, code books, and secondary sources; legal writing with focus on drafting a civil complaint and initiating litigation. PREREQUISITE: ENGL 1010  and ENGL 1020 .

  
  • LEGL 3400 - Estates and Probate

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Laws, regulations, customs, ethics, and practical realities of estate management. The course covers decedents? estates (probate law, wills, trusts, intestate succession) as well as estate management for those who are legally incapacitated (conservatorships and guardianships). PREREQUISITE: LEGL 2400  and LEGL 2410 .

  
  • LEGL 3410 - Contracts Commercial Law

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Survey of law affecting the formation, performance, and enforcement of contracts; the Uniform Commercial Code; consumer protection; debtor-creditor relations; and bankruptcy; emphasis on paralegal’s role in contract and commercial cases. PREREQUISITE: LEGL 2400 , LEGL 2410 , and LEGL 3150 .

  
  • LEGL 3420 - Torts

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Survey of state and federal law treating civil injury to persons or property; common law and statutory torts, worker’s compensation, and insurance; emphasis on paralegal’s role in preparing personal injury and compensation cases. PREREQUISITE: LEGL 2400 , LEGL 2410 , and LEGL 3150 .

  
  • LEGL 3430 - Business Associations

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Legal aspects of formation and operation of proprietorships, agencies, partnerships, and corporations; emphasis on paralegal’s role in drafting business documents and maintaining corporate records.

  
  • LEGL 3440 - Civil Procedure

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Application of Rules of Civil Procedure to civil litigation in federal and state courts; jurisdiction; pleadings; discovery requests; trial and appellate practices; judgments; emphasis on paralegal’s role in civil litigation. PREREQUISITE: LEGL 2400 , LEGL 2410 , LEGL 3150 .

  
  • LEGL 3481 - Family Law

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Substantive and procedural law affecting the family; marriage; procreation; divorce; child custody and support; emphasis on Tennessee law and paralegal’s role in family cases. PREREQUISITE: LEGL 2400 , LEGL 2410 , and LEGL 3150 .

  
  • LEGL 3482 - Labor Law

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Law affecting employment relations; NLRB and EEOC procedures; OSHA and ADA issues in the workplace; emphasis on paralegal’s role in labor law cases. PREREQUISITE: LEGL 2400 , LEGL 2410 , 2420 and LEGL 3483 .

  
  • LEGL 3483 - Computers in Law

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Detailed examination of practical, technical, and theoretical aspects of computer systems as applied in the modern law office; includes docket control, billing, communications, litigation support, and legal document production. PREREQUISITE: ENGL 1010  and ENGL 1020 . COREQUISITE: LEGL 2420. Course offered in online format only.

  
  • LEGL 3484 - Bankruptcy Practices

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Intensive study of substantive and procedural law of bankruptcy; emphasis on applications and processes used by the paralegal when assisting in bankruptcy cases. PREREQUISITE: LEGL 2400 , LEGL 2410 , and LEGL 3150 .

  
  • LEGL 3485 - Real Estate Practices

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Substantive law of real property; acquisitions, characteristics, and transfer of interests in real estate; particular emphasis on the role of paralegals assisting real estate attorneys with realty transfers and closings in Shelby County, Tennessee. PREREQUISITE: LEGL 2400 , LEGL 2410 , and LEGL 3150 .

  
  • LEGL 3486 - Criminal Law & Procedure

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Advanced approach to understanding substantive and procedural criminal law with emphasis on practical application; prima facie elements of substantive criminal offenses, defenses to specific crimes, constitutional limits on police and other governmental entities, probation and parole, and the juvenile justice system. PREREQUISITE: LEGL 2400 , LEGL 2410 , and LEGL 3150 .

  
  • LEGL 3487 - Admin Law/Procedure

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: Advanced approach to understanding substantive administrative law with in-depth analysis of Administrative Procedure Act; agency rulemaking, investigations, due process, informal action and discretion, formal adjudications, judicial review. PREREQUISITE: LEGL 2400 , LEGL 2410 , and LEGL 3150 .

  
  • LEGL 4000 - Evidence and Argument

    Credit Hours: (3)
    Description: What is evidence? What makes it compelling? When does compelling evidence become unfair? This course examines the role of evidence to substantiate arguments not only in courts of law but also in social discourse, policy debates, and the court of public opinion. Starting with the Federal Rules of Evidence, we explore factors like relevance, hearsay, credibility, and probative value. How do those factors affect persuasive dialogue both within and beyond the legal sphere? PREREQUISITE: ENGL 1010  and ENGL 1020 .

 

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