Citizenship: Seminar
Spring term, Block J
W 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Professor Gerald Neuman
2 classroom credits LAW-90480A
The term "citizenship" has many meanings in sociology, political theory, and law. It can denote a relationship to a polity, a social status, an activity, a package of rights or a package of responsibilities. This seminar will explore both theoretical and practical perspectives on citizenship, particularly as they affect the legal construction of citizenship. Among the topics to be discussed are the respective rights of citizens and foreign nationals, alien suffrage, women's citizenship, multicultural citizenship, dual (or multiple) nationality, birthright citizenship, and deprivation of citizenship for violation of allegiance. No prior study of immigration or nationality law is necessary. Requirements include regular attendance and participation, two short reaction papers, and a final seminar paper.