The legal system is a core social institution in every human society. In this course we will examine and critique the communication events that structure legal interaction. In order to discern the effects of particular communication styles and expectations, our analysis will focus on three key contexts: the courtroom, the legal profession and the public sphere.

No Prerequisites

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Not open to freshmen

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
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ABRA G J
Gordon Abra
3.8
92 reviews
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COMM177 . Abra G J 2 Years Ago

I loved legal communication with Professor Abra it was a really cool class and I learned a ton of cool stuff. Professor Abra is really funny and great at lecturing. Attendance isn't mandatory but he does not post the lecture notes so you should go to class.

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COMM177 . Abra G J 4 Years Ago

Abra is very passionate but the criteria isn't crystal clear. His lectures are great but you definitely have to do a close reading of the readings to do well on the tests. Should definitely go to office hours for help on the papers, he's very helpful and will give you ideas there. I would take this class again but it isn't an easy A

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C177 . Abra G J 9 Years Ago

Abra is THE best prof I've ever had. He has taught the most eye-opening, world-shaking, passionate lectures I've ever heard. In both courses I've taken with him, he managed to incorporate existential reality bombs that also relate to the material. Can't really be described. The stuff he's taught me about the news, govt, etc. have changed my life.

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COMM177 . Abra G J 9 Years Ago

Honestly one of the best teachers I've had at UCSB. He really makes you think about the material in different ways that you wouldn't have thought of before. It's obvious that he loves what he does, but the class is tough so you have to put effort in. Midterm is all blue book, final is all blue book and there's one legal analysis paper.

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COMM142 . Abra G J 4 Months Ago

He lectures in a manner that comes across as extreme, like in his tone and facial expressions, as if everything he says is absolute. And with this, he talks about uncomfortable topics such as race and sexual assault, and other things. I didn't have a problem with it, but it can definitely come across in the wrong way to some people.

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COMM179 . Abra G J 6 Months Ago

no study guide for tests. only short answer. don't take if u want an easy A

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