Courses in the FIG:
UGST 109 FIG Seminar
Tuesday/Thursday | 10:00-10:50 | 16457 | 1 Credit
In this FIG, students will explore the intricate relationship between law and place, examining how geographical location influences legal systems and impacts the lives of Americans. Through case studies, field trips, and guest lectures, students will delve into topics such as zoning laws, environmental regulations, and urban planning. The seminar will highlight how different regions face unique legal challenges and opportunities, fostering a deeper understanding of the dynamic interplay between law and location. By the end of the quarter, students will gain valuable insights into how legal frameworks shape communities and the everyday experiences of individuals across the United States.
LAW 101 Introduction to US Law
Social Science (>2) | Tuesday/Thursday | 18:00-19:50 | 13163 | 4 Credits
This course introduces students to the legal system of the United States. It begins by using a historical lens to present the development and structure of our legal system, as well as the methodologies used in it. After this foundation, the class will expose students to several substantive areas of law: constitutional law, criminal law and criminal procedure, torts and personal injury, contracts and business law, property law, and family law. The assignments draw on a variety of sources—including podcasts, videos, and news articles—that present real-life interactions and applications of law in current events.
CINE 230 Remix Cultures
Arts and Letters (>1) | Tuesday/Thursday | 12:00-13:50 | 11512 | 4 Credits
In "Remix Cultures," students learn the historical, practical, and critical views of "intellectual property" (IP) by analyzing everything from the UO mascot to Jay-Z. The course highlights how “ideas” are part of a remix continuum: new ideas often remix the great ideas that preceded them and will themselves be remixed in the future. Students will deconstruct the relationship between politics and economics and interrogate the everyday ways that their lives are governed by (and often break) IP laws. Remix Cultures provides students with a broad yet fundamental knowledge of how "IP" and "innovation" impact their lives: students of all majors engage with intellectual properties daily and may seek professions in fields that valorize intellectual property. By asking all students to actively and critically engage consumer media culture as intellectual property, the course provides a better understanding of how collaborative efforts are governed by laws that typically value and reward a singular author/genius.
Academic Team:
Noah Glusman (nglusman@uoregon.edu)
FIG Seminar Instructor
Lauren
FIG Assistant
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