The Gateway Course
LST 2010: Law and Social Thought
LST 2010, Law and Social Thought, is designed to provoke interdisciplinary thought
and dialogue concerning the function and force of law in
society. We read texts from philosophy, literature, psychology, sociology, anthropology
and opinions of the court in order to examine the complex
production of the law, subjects of law, and the many ways in which we govern ourselves.
Students are encouraged to examine the consequences of
disciplinary, political, and social boundaries that structure many approaches to the
law, and to ask questions that challenge these boundaries.
Not only will students learn about the law in society, but the course will also help
to develop the critical capacities in thought, reading,
research, and writing that are the foundation of success in a liberal arts education.
The course is the “gateway” course for any
student interested in pursuing a major or minor in Law and Social Thought. Students
planning to concentrate in Women's and Gender Studies or in
Disability Studies are also required to take the gateway course and are encouraged
to tailor the requirements of the course to their areas of
interest.
Enrollment is not limited to students interested in LST. Students interested in the
law, in social issues, in philosophy or in diverse intellectual
approaches to the law are encouraged to take the course.
The LST Gateway Course is taught in the fall and spring semesters.
Students who are in their first year at UT are encouraged to take the fall offering
in conjunction with the LST/Pre-Law "FYI" (ARS 1000).
Students with at least one year of college-level coursework are encouraged to take
the spring offering of LST 2010.