Free Speech on Campus
Professor Lee Epstein and Chancellor Andrew D. Martin
Political Science 334
Spring 2024
Description. For generations controversies over free expression have rocked campuses across the United States. This course explores how the First Amendment's guarantees of freedom of expression play out in colleges and universities. Readings consist of court decisions, theories, and commentary on free expression, as well as background material on five real-world controversies we analyze.
Course Outline and Readings. Click here. Before the first class (on March 29), please complete the readings under “Part 2. Four Tools for Analyzing Free Expression Controversies.”
Class Sessions.
Friday, March 29: Noon-5 pm
Saturday, March 30: 8 am-5 pm
Grading. Click here
Office Hours. Please email Prof. Epstein, at lepstein@law.usc.edu, for an appointment.
Teaching Assistants.
Emily Fox, emilykfox@wustl.edu
Ross Layton, layton.r@wustl.edu
Adrianna Northrup, a.j.northrop@wustl.edu
Mackenzie Palmer, mackenzie.p@wustl.edu
Annika Reikersdorfer, a.m.reikersdorfer@wustl.edu