American University Washington College of Law presents How Legal Rhetoric Shapes the Law II—The Language of Violence and Torture Nov. 7, 2008.
It will begin in the morning with a keynote address by Peter Brooks (Yale and Princeton). Professor Brooks is a scholar of narrative theory, co-edited “Law Stories” with Paul Gewirtz a few years ago, and recently has written two provocative pieces: “Narrative Transactions—Does the Law Need a Narratology?” (18 Yale Journal of Law & the Humanities 1) and an opinion piece in the Chronicle of Higher Education entitled “The Ethics of Reading” (Feb. 8, 2008), in which he took on the analysis in the infamous “torture memo.” He will speak on “The Ethics of Reading” to kick off a day of discussing how language can be used, interpreted, manipulated to justify violence, and, perhaps, also to combat it. In the early afternoon, we will have four panelists discussing various uses of language in relation to violence, torture and human rights. Finally, and this is an innovation, we will have a workshop for legal writing teachers to discuss and work on ways to introduce these ideas in the legal writing classroom
For more information on the program, a detailed agenda and for registration fees, please contact Office of Special Events & Continuing Legal Education, 202.274.4075 – Phone; secle [at] wcl.american.edu
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American University Washington College of Law presents How Legal Rhetoric Shapes the Law II—The Language of Violence and Torture Nov. 7, 2008.
It will begin in the morning with a keynote address by Peter Brooks (Yale and Princeton). Professor Brooks is a scholar of narrative theory, co-edited “Law Stories” with Paul Gewirtz a few years ago, and recently has written two provocative pieces: “Narrative Transactions—Does the Law Need a Narratology?” (18 Yale Journal of Law & the Humanities 1) and an opinion piece in the Chronicle of Higher Education entitled “The Ethics of Reading” (Feb. 8, 2008), in which he took on the analysis in the infamous “torture memo.” He will speak on “The Ethics of Reading” to kick off a day of discussing how language can be used, interpreted, manipulated to justify violence, and, perhaps, also to combat it. In the early afternoon, we will have four panelists discussing various uses of language in relation to violence, torture and human rights. Finally, and this is an innovation, we will have a workshop for legal writing teachers to discuss and work on ways to introduce these ideas in the legal writing classroom
For more information on the program, a detailed agenda and for registration fees, please contact Office of Special Events & Continuing Legal Education, 202.274.4075 – Phone; secle [at] wcl.american.edu
Posted by uwlegalscholarship on September 9th, 2008
| CONFERENCES, Law and Philosophy, Legal Research & Writing, National Security Law |
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The Washington College of Law (American University) presents Looking Past Guantanamo: Are New Concepts Needed for Terrorist-Related Detentions? Sept. 19, 2008 (10:00 am – 4:00 pm). This conference advances conversation on global counterterrorism by asking whether the law enforcement and international humanitarian law models are able to theoretically address the unique characteristics of international terrorism or whether new concepts are needed. Registration is free but is required. If CLE is requested (4.5 credits), the cost is $55.
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The Washington College of Law (American University) presents Countering Terrorism Through Domestic and International Targeted Sanctions: A Rule of Law Perspective. Sept. 15, 2008 (9:30am – 5:30pm). Registration is free but is required. If CLE is requested (4.5 credits), the cost is $55.
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The Washington College of Law (American University) is holding its 2nd Annual International Week with events for students and the larger community.
Munching on Human Rights: An Introduction to Human Rights and the Treaty Reporting Process. Sept. 11, 2008 (12:00PM-1:20PM). Aimed at 1Ls.
Countering Terrorism Through Domestic and International Targeted Sanctions: A Rule of Law Perspective. Sept. 15, 2008 (9:30am – 5:30pm). Registration is free but is required. If CLE is requested (4.5 credits), the cost is $55.
World Bank’s Legal Approach and Policies Towards Millennium Development Goals Lunch Presentation. Sept. 16 (12:00PM)
Nuts and Bolts of Human Rights Work: War Stories (and More) From the Field. Sept. 17 (12:00PM)
Justice, Gender, and Sexuality in Latin America. Sept. 17 (2:00PM) 6th Floor Lounges, Washington College of Law
Oxfam Hunger Banquet: Trade and Investment in Food Stuffs During a Global Food Crisis. Sept. 18 (12:00PM)
“Contemporary International Law: Empire of Law or the Law of Empire?” 2nd Annual ILSP Lecture on International law: Lecturer Jose Alvarez, Hamilton Fish Professor of International Law and Diplomacy, Columbia University. Sept. 18, 2008 (5:30pm)
Looking Past Guantanamo: Are New Concepts Needed for Terrorist-Related Detentions? Sept. 19, 2008 (10:00 am – 4:00 pm). This conference advances conversation on global counterterrorism by asking whether the law enforcement and international humanitarian law models are able to theoretically address the unique characteristics of international terrorism or whether new concepts are needed. Registration is free but is required. If CLE is requested (4.5 credits), the cost is $55.
Posted by uwlegalscholarship on September 9th, 2008
| CONFERENCES, International Law, LECTURES, National Security Law |
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