PHIL 408 Topics in Philosophy of Law
- Level 4 or above and [PHIL 250/6.0 or {PHIL 251/3.0 and PHIL 252/3.0}] and [{PHIL 242/3.0 and PHIL 243/3.0} or PHIL 257/6.0]) and ([a minimum CGPA of 2.40] or [a minimum GPA of 2.70 in all 300-level PHIL]) and (9.0 units of PHIL at the 300-level) and (registration in a PHIL Plan).
Cross Listed with PHIL 808
one-way Exclusions
- Seminars
- will be provided
Instructor: Dalitso Ruwe
Recent debates in the U.S and Canada have centred on concerns about Critical Race Theory and its impact on race-relations and the way history is taught within the K-12 system. This class will be an exploration of the origins of Critical Race Theory beginning with the concerns that Derrick Bell the progenitor of Critical Race Theory had about American education and the legal systems inability to rectify the crimes committed against Black people.
Assessments
Assessments
Students will complete three mini research papers and a final paper.
AI/Technology Policy:
Use of electronic devices in class is: Permitted
Use of AI (generative, agential, etc.) for work for this course is: Permitted
Course technology policy statement:
In this course AI cannot be used to
a) Compose any part of the text you submit for the class research papers or final essay
b) Help you with finding research.
AI can be used
1) Help you create an outline.
2) Help with organizing points on your outline.
Please read all assignment instructions on the syllabus carefully: each assignment will ask you to disclose whether or not you made use of generative AI, and will ask you to include
a) transcript of the session
b) prompts you used
c) a reflection on how AI contributed to your assignment
(a) Tool objectives: how was the tool used for what course/ assignment objectives.
(b) Student Oversight: Verification and statement of how you edited and fact-checked what was produced.
(c) What Value was Added: State the difference in what the AI added and what you added.
Representing an AI-generated idea or AI-generated text as your own is considered an academic offense in this course. AI search engines are known for their inaccuracies. They can generate irrelevant, misleading and biased information, and are known to produce “concocted” or fabricated sources. Please use a lot of discretion when employing AI search tools. As a student, you are accountable for the work you submit. You may be asked to discuss submitted essays or assignments with the instructor. Injudicious AI-use may impact your grade. If you are unsure about how to document AI use, please reach out to the instructor. The above policy is designed to support your intellectual growth, development of writing skills, and AI literacy (including the ability to identify what constitutes credible knowledge online). The instructor’s goal is to support you in this learning. Please reach out if you have questions