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"Constitutional Law: The Federalist Understanding" -- Professor John S. Baker, Jr., LSU Law School, with a lecture by Justice Antonin Scalia.
This course will cover the explanation of the Constitution provided in the Federalist Papers, with references to Supreme Court opinions reflecting this Originalist understanding. Students will read the entire Federalist, using the Liberty Fund edition by Drs. Carey and McClellan. The one-hour course will focus on federalism and separation of powers with particular discussion of essays numbers 1,9,10, 23, 31-33, 39, 46-51, 76, 78-81, and 84. The course will be delivered over two days, Friday and Saturday, June 3-4, from 9AM to Noon and 2PM to 5PM with a morning and afternoon break. On Friday afternoon, the class will meet with Justice Scalia at the Supreme Court for part of the time. Justice Scalia will discuss Separation of Powers, etc. The exact times on Friday may have to be adjusted in order to accomodate the Justice's schedule. The grade in the class will be based on a 7 to 10 page discussion of questions posed about The Federalist, which is to be delivered electronically to Professor Baker by July 8, 2005.
The tuition for the one-hour credit course is $830 for out-of-State students and $420 for Virginia residents. To register for the course, go to the home-page for George Mason Law School, which is http://www.law.gmu.edu/. Under "Admissions" go to the section for "Visiting Students" and print out, complete, and mail the application form. Application on-line is not an option.
Housing is available nearby at the discounted rate of $110.00 + tax. The rate is for either single or double per room per night. Please note that these efficiency rooms have one queen size bed and a sofa that converts to a queen. With tax the rate is $121.28 which can be split in the event some individuals care to share. The hotel will require a credit card to secure the reservations. To make reservations telephone (703)516-4630 or email nsica [at sign] fdic.gov or pejones [at sign] fdic.gov.
