Summer 2017  |  SOC 3101 Section 001: Sociological Perspectives on the Criminal Justice System (82838)

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
Class Attributes:
UMNTC Liberal Education Requirement
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
06/12/2017 - 08/04/2017
Mon, Wed 09:30AM - 12:00PM
UMTC, West Bank
Carlson School of Management 2-224
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
This course introduces students to a sociological account of the U.S. criminal justice system. We will critically examine the components, dynamics, and effects of policing, criminal courts, community supervision, jails, and prisons. Throughout the course, we focus on sociological understandings of these processes, with particular attention to ethnic, racial, class, and gender inequalities as well as long-term problems associated with the high rate of criminal justice supervision in the U.S.
Class Notes:
Click this link for more detailed course information: http://classinfo.umn.edu/?mave0013+SOC3101+Summer2017
Class Description:
The goal of this course is to engage students in a sociological analysis of the ?American Criminal Justice system.? We will critically examine the components, dynamics, and effects of policing, criminal courts, jails, prisons, and community supervision (i.e., probation and parole). Throughout the course, we will investigate the relationships between criminal punishment and ethnic, racial, class, and gender inequality. Specific topics include the social construction of crime and criminals, whether criminal justice policies, practices, and institutions are ?just,? and unique characteristics of American criminal justice. No prior knowledge of the criminal justice system is required. The course meets two university requirements: the Council on Liberal Education's (CLE) Social Science Core and the Civic Life and Ethics Theme. As such, this course will address the components, dynamics, and philosophical underpinnings of criminal justice through the critical framework of Liberal Education and provide tools to evaluate moral questions relating to punishment.
Grading:
25% Final Exam Other Grading Information: 75% three exams (25% each)
Exam Format:
Three multiple choice and short answer exams, and one final take-home short essay exam
Class Format:
30% Lecture
10% Film/Video
30% Discussion
15% Small Group Activities
10% Student Presentations
5% Guest Speakers
Workload:
~100 Pages Reading Per Week
3 Exam(s)
1 Paper(s)
1 Presentation(s)
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/82838/1175
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
17 February 2016

ClassInfo Links - Summer 2017 Sociology Classes Taught by Suzy McElrath

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