What This Document Is
This is a university-level course syllabus and calendar for a Fall 2016 seminar titled “Post 9/11 America and the Death of Privacy,” offered at the University of Southern California (USC). It outlines the structure, expectations, and logistical details for students enrolled in FSEM 100, section 34604R. The syllabus serves as a foundational guide to the course, detailing how the subject matter will be approached and assessed. It’s designed to provide a comprehensive overview for prospective and current students.
Why This Document Matters
Students considering enrolling in this course, or those already registered, will find this syllabus essential. It clarifies the instructor’s contact information, office hours, and the overall course schedule. Individuals interested in the intersection of law, politics, public policy, and civil liberties – particularly as they relate to post-9/11 America – will benefit from understanding the course’s scope and focus. It’s most valuable at the beginning of the semester for planning and preparation, and throughout the term as a reference for assignments and key dates.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This syllabus provides a framework for the course but does not contain the actual course readings, lecture notes, or detailed assignment instructions. It outlines the broad themes and topics to be explored, but it doesn’t reveal the specific arguments, case studies, or analytical frameworks that will be used. It’s a roadmap, not the journey itself. Access to the full syllabus is required to fully understand the course requirements and expectations.
What This Document Provides
* Course logistics: Meeting times, location, and units.
* Instructor contact information and office hours.
* A foundational introduction to the course’s central theme – the evolving concept of privacy in a post-9/11 America.
* An overview of the core questions and concerns that will be addressed throughout the seminar.
* Initial framing of the relationship between security measures and civil liberties.
* A glimpse into the historical context informing the course’s subject matter.
