Intro to Comparative Constitutional Law

This class will provide an introduction to comparative constitutional law. It will consider selected topics in constitutional design and structure, including processes and contexts of constitution making, separation of powers, federalism, minority-group protection, positive economic and social entitlements, and provisions relating to privacy and reproductive decision making. In considering these issues, the class will compare a diverse group of constitutional regimes, including those of the United States, India, South Africa, and selected Asian nations.