LS 402Perspectives on Legal Authority and Subjectivity
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Legal Studies
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 7 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
This seminar explores the relation between those who make or administer law and select legal subjects whose lives and identities are shaped by law. Students will debate and assess selected perspectives while touching on various disciplines spanning the social sciences and humanities.
Prerequisites
- Students must be in level 4A or higher
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEM 001 | 3301 | 25 / 25 | T 14:30–16:20 |
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEM 001 | 3163 | 0 / 25 | T 10:30–12:20 |
| SEM 701 | 1198 | 25 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
Reviewed on UW Flow
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Took this online in W22 with Susan Dianne Brophy. Course breakdown: weekly quizzes about readings (25%), participation (25%), essay 1 (25%), essay 2 (25%). We had Zoom sessions every week where the prof would discuss the readings for the week and ask related discussion questions. I usually don't keep up with readings, but since this course had weekly quizzes on them and participation was mandatory, I had to keep up. I know this sounds kinda daunting, but it's actually so helpful when it comes to writing the essays because we were required to use the course readings as our main sources. This means that you've done the bulk of your research/analysis way ahead of time and now you just need to…
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I took this class mostly becuase I really like the professor who teaches it, but I found myself really enjoying it! It can be pretty theory/reading heavy, and you definitely need to come to class and participate. The assessments included participation, a seminar (done in partners), a paper proposal and a final paper.
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Discussed on r/uwaterloo
4 posts and comments in 4 threads mention LS 402, January 2014 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Winter 2019
Missing class 6 points, 6 comments
[deleted]: “… And if you're in LS 402 let me know, I'll share the notes from today's presentation with you.”
Fall 2017
Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments
“posting a reply to my comment I find the bot annoying.”
u/Jackhofmann: “PSYCH 483 PSYCH 484 PSYCH 485 PSYCH 486 PSYCH 490R PSYCH 499A PSYCH 499B PSYCH 499C PSYCH 621 PSYCH 630 PSYCH 677A PSYCH 704A PSYCH 704B PSYCH 707 PSYCH 710 PSYCH 714 PSYCH 717 PSYCH 720A PSYCH 721A …”
u/Jackhofmann: “… LS 292 LS 300 LS 306 LS 319 LS 322 LS 325 LS 327 LS 344 LS 351 LS 366 LS 374 LS 386 LS 401 LS 402 LS 403 LS 428 LS 434 LS 492 LS 496 LS 498 MATBUS 470 MATBUS 471 MATH 103 MATH 104 MATH 106 MATH 109 MATH 114 MATH 115 MATH 116 MATH 117 MATH 124 MATH 127 MATH 128 MATH 135 MATH 136 …”
Winter 2014
To anyone in the legal studies program: How do you like the program? 2 points, 27 comments
“Edit: I really appreciate anyone who posted here. Thank you wholly for your opinions and advice.”
u/applekaur: “If you're entering your first year in September, you won't need to declare a major until April, so you can take the introductory level LS courses and some other ones to see what you really like. …”
u/skylar44: “… You wont take another LS course until 4th year (LS 401 and 402 which are seminars, and 403) Other LS branded courses aren't really legal studies (280 is stats, 321 is research methods). …”
Legal Studies and Criminology Program 2 points, 3 comments
“Hey all, Was wondering if anyone had some information about this program. I've obviously read online but was looking for reviews or things that people have heard about this program. …”
u/DotAClone: “I'm currently in the ARBUS LS program. My advice is, if you are interested in getting into law school (as are most of these students) just go to York and take a psychology or sociology program. …”
u/skylar44: “… (LS 401, 402, 403, PHIL 327, etc) To OP: Build a rapport with your professors early on. I took Honours LS (no criminology) with tons of SOC and PSCI classes and I loved it. I'm also heading to law school in the fall. …”
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