Studying legal procedures and going to court may not sound like everyone's cup of tea, but it's the funnest and most interesting class I've taken at SJSU.
Courts and Society is a Justice Studies class that focuses on court procedures and the roles of everyone involved in it.
The subject matter is what most people would find boring, but reading on legal precedents and court procedures is one of the most interesting things to do.
It provides a peak into how the law affects people's lives and what the flaws of the system are.
The professor requires students of this class to watch three different court sessions and complete a four page write-up on your observations.
Being able to see what you've learned in action is a gratifying experience.
I went to three different courtrooms and saw three different types of cases.
The most interesting observation session was when I got to witness a real trial which is rare since most cases are often settled before they even go to court.
It's during the trial that you see the attorney's at their best and fully prepared to make the hardest arguments since the livelihoods of their clients are on the line.
It's refreshing to watch.
Meanwhile, academic probation is not a satisfying experience.
I had a rough start to my college career and my grades fell sharply.
This meant that I was required to take a probationary class in order to stay enrolled in SJSU.
This the worst class I've taken by far.
The course was designed to help the student become more organized, but it all amounted to nonstop busywork.
One assignment was locating all the academic resources available on campus and visiting them.
Students were also required to fulfill a number of study hall hours per week.
Ultimately, it didn't foster better study habits or organizational skills.
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