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Spring 2024  |  SOC 4135 Section 001: Sociology of White-Collar Crime (65327)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F or Audit
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person
Meets With:
SOC 4135H Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/16/2024 - 04/29/2024
Tue, Thu 02:30PM - 03:45PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 130
Enrollment Status:
Open (44 of 53 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
This course deals with diverse types of white-collar crime (high status, occupational, organizational crimes), their causation, the damage they cause, and their control. We will read some of the outstanding literature on these issues and explore well-known cases in depth. There will be lectures and discussion in the classroom. We will explore what white-collar crime teaches us about the nature and explanation of crime and about the nature of criminal justice and other government social control. prereq: [SOC 3101 or SOC 3102 or instr consent]; soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Notes:
Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?savel001+SOC4135+Spring2024
Class Description:
This course deals with different types of white-collar crime (sometimes referred to as "crimes of the powerful") and their control. We will learn from outstanding literature, videos, and guest speakers and explore cases in depth. The course is divided into two parts. Part I. distinguishes different types of white-collar crime (e.g., embezzlement, fraud, conflict of interest, and corruption). We also learn about differences between upper class, occupational, and organizational crimes in private and government sectors. We explore their causation and the damage they cause. We compare white-collar crime with street crime. Do we need special theories to explain white-collar crime? We also take a look at parallels between corporate crime and the involvement of white-collar workers in state organized crimes such as genocide. Part II. deals with the perception, legislation, and control of white-collar crime. How does the public view white-collar crime? What are the chances that legislatures will take steps against white-collar offending? Under what conditions are they likely to criminalize behavior of powerful and prestigious actors? We then follow the criminal justice process, based on a collection of articles and on concrete cases. We look at police and prosecution, the role of defense attorneys, the sentencing decisions of judges, and the way defendants experience the response of the criminal justice system. We finally learn about innovative and alternative strategies and responses to white-collar crime. Honors students are expected to demonstrate greater depth of discussion, depth and to a degree length of writing assignments, presentations, and leadership of the students.
Who Should Take This Class?:
Students with a special interest in issues of crime and responses to crime, also in the political processes that result in the definition of actions as crimes (or not). This applies to all sociology students, especially--but not only--those with an LCD specialization.
Learning Objectives:
Appreciate the role of "organizations as weapons in crime." Appreciate the role of power in processes that result in the definition of actions as crime. Understand the regulatory state and the role criminal law (and related control mechanisms) plays in its context.
Grading:
40% Midterm Exams
35% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
5% In-class Presentations --------
In addition, for honors credit, a 10-page paper of high quality
Exam Format:
Combination of multiple choice and short-answer questions
Class Format:
60% Lecture
10% Film/Video
20% Discussion
10% Small Group Activities small group work
Workload:
40 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Midterm plus one final exam
2 Paper(s) ---- plus honors credit paper
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/65327/1243
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
12 October 2023

Spring 2021  |  SOC 4135 Section 001: Sociology of White-Collar Crime (63647)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
Completely Online
Class Attributes:
Online Course
Meets With:
SOC 4135H Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/19/2021 - 05/03/2021
Mon, Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PM
Off Campus
UMN REMOTE
Enrollment Status:
Open (46 of 50 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
This course deals with diverse types of white-collar crime (high status, occupational, organizational crimes), their causation, the damage they cause, and their control. We will read some of the outstanding literature on these issues and explore well-known cases in depth. There will be lectures and discussion in the classroom. We will explore what white-collar crime teaches us about the nature and explanation of crime and about the nature of criminal justice and other government social control. prereq: [SOC 3101 or SOC 3102 or instr consent]; soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Notes:
This course is completely online in a synchronous format. The course will meet online at the scheduled times. Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?savel001+SOC4135+Spring2021
Class Description:
This course deals with different types of white-collar crime (sometimes referred to as "crimes of the powerful") and their control. We will learn from outstanding literature, videos, and guest speakers and explore cases in depth. The course is divided into two parts. Part I. distinguishes different types of white-collar crime (e.g., embezzlement, fraud, conflict of interest, and corruption). We also learn about differences between upper class, occupational, and organizational crimes in private and government sectors. We explore their causation and the damage they cause. We compare white-collar crime with street crime. Do we need special theories to explain white-collar crime? We also take a look at parallels between corporate crime and the involvement of white-collar workers in state organized crimes such as genocide. Part II. deals with the perception, legislation, and control of white-collar crime. How does the public view white-collar crime? What are the chances that legislatures will take steps against white-collar offending? Under what conditions are they likely to criminalize behavior of powerful and prestigous actors? We then follow the criminal justice process, based on a collection of articles and on concrete cases. We look at police and prosecution, the role of defense attorneys, the sentencing decisions of judges, and the way defendants experience the response of the criminal justice system. We finally learn about innovative and alternative strategies and responses to white-collar crime. Honors students are expected to demonstrate greater depth of discussion, depth and to a degree length of writing assignments, presentations, and leadership of the students.
Who Should Take This Class?:
Students with a special interest in issues of crime and response to crime, also in the political processes that result in the definition of actions as crimes (or not). This applies to all sociology students, especially--but not only--those with an LCD specialization.
Learning Objectives:
Appreciate the role of "organizations as weapons in crime." Appreciate the role of power in processes that result in the definition of actions as crime. Understande the regulatory state and the role criminal law (and related control mechanisms) play in its context.
Grading:
40% Midterm Exam (or, if taught remotely, four quizzes, each worth 10%)
35% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
5%
In-class Presentations --------
In addition, a 10-page paper of high quality to qualify for honors credit
Exam Format:
Combination of multiple choice and short-answer questions
Class Format:
60% Lecture
10% Film/Video
20% Discussion
10% Small Group Activities small group work
Workload:
40 Pages Reading Per Week
2 Exam(s) (one midterm, one final -- or, if taught remotely, four quizzes and one final exam)
2 Paper(s) ---- plus honors credit paper
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/63647/1213
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
19 September 2020

Fall 2019  |  SOC 4135 Section 001: Sociology of White-Collar Crime (34724)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
A-F or Audit
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/03/2019 - 12/11/2019
Mon 05:30PM - 08:00PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 330
Enrollment Status:
Open (26 of 28 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
This course deals with diverse types of white-collar crime (high status, occupational, organizational crimes), their causation, the damage they cause, and their control. We will read some of the outstanding literature on these issues and explore well-known cases in depth. There will be lectures and discussion in the classroom. We will explore what white-collar crime teaches us about the nature and explanation of crime and about the nature of criminal justice and other government social control. prereq: [SOC 3101 or SOC 3102 or instr consent]; soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Description:
Attention to white collar crime and criminals has exploded in recent history, largely due to a number of high profile and massive corporate fraud cases. Given our nation's current economic situation, it is critical to continue and expand the study of white collar crime and criminals. In the course, we will discuss (1) definitions and types, (2) causes and consequences, and (3) control of white collar crime. Do sociological theories of criminal behavior explain white collar crime? What harm is caused by white collar crime? Are penalties imposed upon white collar criminals fair? Should we change anything about the way the criminal justice system handles white collar crime and criminals? These topics will be explored through lecture and discussion, to include a few case studies, videos and guest speakers.
Grading:
40% Midterm Exam
35% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
5% In-class Presentations -------- In addition, a 10-page paper of high quality to qualify for honors credit
Exam Format:
Combination of multiple choice and short-answer questions
Class Format:
30% Lecture
10% Film/Video
30% Discussion
15% Small Group Activities
15% Guest Speakers
Workload:
30 Pages Reading Per Week
10-15 Pages Writing Per Term
3 Exam(s)
3-5 Paper(s)
1 Presentation(s)
2 Quiz(zes)
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/34724/1199
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
12 November 2016

Spring 2017  |  SOC 4135 Section 001: Sociology of White-Collar Crime (69268)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Meets With:
SOC 4135H Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/17/2017 - 05/05/2017
Mon, Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 115
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Causes/consequences of white-collar crime. Control issues, including public perception, legislation, criminal law responses (enforcement, sentencing, punishment), and alternative control mechanisms. prereq: 3101 or 3102 or instr consent; soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Notes:
Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?savel001+SOC4135+Spring2017
Class Description:
This course deals with different types of white-collar crime, their causation, the damage they cause, and their control. We will learn from outstanding literature, videos, and guest speakers and explore cases in depth. The course is divided into two parts. Part I. distinguishes different types of white-collar crime (e.g., embezzlement, fraud, conflict of interest, and corruption). We also distinguish between upper class, occupational, and organizational crimes in private and government sectors. We explore their causation and the damage they cause. We compare white-collar crime with street crime. Do we need special theories to explain white-collar crime? We also take a look at parallels between corporate crime and the involvement of white-collar workers in state organized crimes such as genocide. Part II. deals with the perception, legislation, and control of white-collar crime. How does the public view white-collar crime? What are the chances that legislatures will take steps against white-collar offending? Under what conditions are they likely to criminalize behavior? We then follow the criminal justice process, based on a collection of articles and on a number of concrete cases. We look at police and prosecution, the role of defense attorneys, the sentencing decisions of judges, and the way defendants experience the response of the criminal justice system. We finally learn about innovative and alternative strategies and responses to white-collar crime. Honors students are expected to demonstrate greater depth of discussion, depth and to a degree length of writing assignments, presentations, and leadership of the students.
Grading:
40% Midterm Exam
35% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
5% In-class Presentations -------- In addition, a 10-page paper of high quality to qualify for honors credit
Exam Format:
Combination of multiple choice and short-answer questions
Class Format:
60% Lecture
10% Film/Video
20% Discussion
10% Small Group Activities small group work
Workload:
40 Pages Reading Per Week
3 Exam(s)
2 Paper(s) ---- plus honors credit paper
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/69268/1173
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
12 November 2016

Spring 2016  |  SOC 4135 Section 001: Sociology of White-Collar Crime (67763)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Meets With:
SOC 4135H Section 001
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/19/2016 - 05/06/2016
Mon, Wed 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 255
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Causes/consequences of white-collar crime. Control issues, including public perception, legislation, criminal law responses (enforcement, sentencing, punishment), and alternative control mechanisms. prereq: 3101 or 3102 or instr consent; soc majors/minors must register A-F
Class Notes:
Click this link for more detailed information http://classinfo.umn.edu/?savel001+SOC4135+Spring2016
Class Description:
This course deals with different types of white-collar crime, their causation, the damage they cause, and their control. We will learn from outstanding literature, videos, and guest speakers and explore cases in depth. The course is divided into two parts. Part I. distinguishes different types of white-collar crime (e.g., embezzlement, fraud, conflict of interest, and corruption). We also distinguish between upper class, occupational, and organizational crimes in private and government sectors. We explore their causation and the damage they cause. We compare white-collar crime with street crime. Do we need special theories to explain white-collar crime? We also take a look at parallels between corporate crime and the involvement of white-collar workers in state organized crimes such as genocide. Part II. deals with the perception, legislation, and control of white-collar crime. How does the public view white-collar crime? What are the chances that legislatures will take steps against white-collar offending? Under what conditions are they likely to criminalize behavior? We then follow the criminal justice process, based on a collection of articles and on a number of concrete cases. We look at police and prosecution, the role of defense attorneys, the sentencing decisions of judges, and the way defendants experience the response of the criminal justice system. We finally learn about innovative and alternative strategies and responses to white-collar crime.
Grading:
40% Midterm Exam
35% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
5% In-class Presentations
Exam Format:
multiple choice and short answer
Class Format:
60% Lecture
10% Film/Video
20% Discussion
10% Small Group Activities small group work
Workload:
40 Pages Reading Per Week
3 Exam(s)
2 Paper(s)
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/67763/1163
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
12 October 2012

Spring 2013  |  SOC 4135 Section 001: Sociology of White-Collar Crime (66822)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
Delivery Medium
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
01/22/2013 - 05/10/2013
Tue, Thu 01:00PM - 02:15PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 250
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Causes/consequences of white-collar crime. Control issues, including public perception, legislation, criminal law responses (enforcement, sentencing, punishment), and alternative control mechanisms.
Class Description:
This course deals with different types of white-collar crime, their causation, the damage they cause, and their control. We will learn from outstanding literature, videos, and guest speakers and explore cases in depth. The course is divided into two parts. Part I. distinguishes different types of white-collar crime (e.g., embezzlement, fraud, conflict of interest, and corruption). We also distinguish between upper class, occupational, and organizational crimes in private and government sectors. We explore their causation and the damage they cause. We compare white-collar crime with street crime. Do we need special theories to explain white-collar crime? We also take a look at parallels between corporate crime and the involvement of white-collar workers in state organized crimes such as genocide. Part II. deals with the perception, legislation, and control of white-collar crime. How does the public view white-collar crime? What are the chances that legislatures will take steps against white-collar offending? Under what conditions are they likely to criminalize behavior? We then follow the criminal justice process, based on a collection of articles and on a number of concrete cases. We look at police and prosecution, the role of defense attorneys, the sentencing decisions of judges, and the way defendants experience the response of the criminal justice system. We finally learn about innovative and alternative strategies and responses to white-collar crime.
Grading:
40% Midterm Exam
35% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
5% In-class Presentations
Exam Format:
multiple choice and short answer
Class Format:
60% Lecture
10% Film/Video
20% Discussion
10% Small Group Activities small group work
Workload:
40 Pages Reading Per Week
3 Exam(s)
2 Paper(s)
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/66822/1133
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
12 October 2012

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