1^st Summer Session 2009 
POLS 407/507.  Section 001w.
Workshop in Political Science:  Ten Greatest Trials in History
Reference Number 407 – 24958
Reference Number 507 – 24966
3 credit hours
May 18-22, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: On Campus 
Scope:  This class will look at the ten most important trials in the history of America.  The class will examine the historical and legal impact of these trials on society and how factors such as the media, money, and trial strategy can influence the outcome of trials.  A great course for those interested in law, politics, popular culture and history.
Instructor:  Brad Gideon, Instructor of Political Science

POLS 407/507. Section 002w.
Workshop in Political Science:  Morality and Violence in Politics
Reference Number 407 – 25513
Reference Number 507 – 25521
3 credit hours
June 1-5, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: On Campus 
Scope:  This course will examine moral justifications for the use of force in a broad range of political situations.  Students will be asked to decide for themselves which arguments are the most persuasive.  Diversity of viewpoints will not only be welcomed, but encouraged.  Students will develop their own moral philosophy regarding the use of violence.
Instructor:  Steve Hall, Professor of Political Science

2nd Summer Sesstion 2009
POLS 407/507. Section 001w
Workshop in Political Science: Laws of Sex
Reference Number 407 - 23244
Reference Number 507 - 23252
3 credit hours
June 22-26.  8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: On campus
Scope:  This workshop will look at the history of laws dealing with the most private of issues…sex.  We will look at regulations that define sex, who can have sex, and what types of sex are allowed or prohibited.  We will watch several controversial movies and read many articles dealing with sex, and look at the laws dealing with censorship.  We will discuss how far the laws should go in telling us what we can and cannot read and watch.
Instructor:  Brad Gideon, Instructor of Political Science