Carleton University
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
SOCI 2450 A
Late Summer 2017
Instructor: Darryl T. Davies
Office: C762 Loeb
Office hours: Tuesdays 5:00-5:45 pm.
Telephone: 520-2600 (ext: 2605) E-mail: [email protected]
Class meets: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:05 pm- 8:55 pm in Room B146 Loeb Building
Prerequisites: Grade of C- or higher in SOCI 1001 and SOCI 1002, or SOCI 1003 or in
ANTH 1001 and ANTH 1002, or ANTH 1003.
Required Texts:
Adler Freda, Grekul Jana, Laufer William S, & Adler, Freda; Criminology, Second
Canadian Edition, Mcgraw-Hill Ryerson, 2012.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Criminology is a body of knowledge regarding delinquency and crime as social
phenomenon. As a discipline, it encompasses three major components: The making of
laws (sociology of law), the breaking of laws (criminal behaviour) and the reaction to the
breaking of laws (sanctions). It includes within its scope the role played by the police,
courts, prisons and various aftercare agencies who are responsible for the administration
of the criminal justice system. In this class, we will also consider criminology from a
both a historical and theoretical perspective in order to see what impact it has had on our
understanding of crime in Canadian society.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
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To understand the meaning of crime from a sociological and legalistic perspective.
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To situate the study of crime both from an historical and theoretical perspective.
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To look at the future of crime and the various challenges it presents in a democratic
society.
Grading of Papers and Examinations
Mid-Term Assignment: 40%
Final Examination: 60%
NB- All coursework and exams must be submitted in order to obtain a grade in this
course.
Mid-Term assignment: Students will be required to write a 12 page paper (including
references) analyzing a specific area of criminology from an assigned list of topics
posted on the departmental website. The essay is due in class on July 25, 2017. Essays
must be submitted in hard copy as e-mail copies will not be accepted. Papers submitted in
the drop box must be stamped with the date July 25, 2017 not to incur a late penalty. Late
papers without adequate documentation and prior approval from the assigned teaching
assistant will be subject to a 5% penalty per day. Students must retain a hard copy of all
work submitted. Marked essays will be returned to students on August 8, 2017.
Final Examination: The final exam is two hours long and will be a combination of
question types from the lectures and textbook including short answer and short essay.
NB- For the exam students are responsible for ‘all’ assigned textbook readings as set
out in the course outline as well as all lectures including those that feature films or
guest speakers. This exam will be held during the regular examination period-formallyscheduled.
NOTE- “Students who are unable to write a final examination or complete a final paper
because of illness or other circumstances beyond their control or whose performance on
an examination has been impaired by such circumstances may apply within five working
days to the Registrarial Services office for permission to write a deferred examination or
to extend a term paper deadline. Permission can be granted only if the request is fully
and specifically supported by a medical certificate or other documents.”
Deferred examinations are not granted to students who make travel plans that
conflict with the examination period.
Examination Dates:
The Final Exam is Registrar Scheduled. Final grades are subject to the Dean’s approval.
Course Requirements & Methods of Evaluation
In accordance with the Carleton University Undergraduate Calendar (p 39), the letter
grades assigned in this course will have the following percentage equivalents:
A+ = 90-100
A = 85-89
A - = 80-84
B+ = 77-79
B = 73-76
B - = 70-72
C+ = 67-69
C = 63-66
C - = 60-62
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D+ = 57-59
D = 53-56
D - = 50-52
F = Below 50
WDN = Withdrawn from the course
ABS = Student absent from final exam
DEF = Deferred (See above)
FND = (Failed, no Deferred) = Student could not pass the course even with 100% on
final exam
Academic Regulations, Accommodations, Plagiarism, Etc.
University rules regarding registration, withdrawal, appealing marks, and most anything
else you might need to know can be found on the university’s website, here:
http://www.carleton.ca/calendars/ugrad/current/regulations/acadregsuniv.html
Requests for Academic Accommodations
For Students with Disabilities:
Students with disabilities needing academic accommodations are required to contact a
coordinator at the Paul Menton Centre to complete the necessary letters of
accommodation. The student must then make an appointment to discuss their needs with
the instructor at least two weeks prior to the first class or ITV test. This is to ensure
sufficient time is available to make the necessary accommodation arrangements.
- The deadlines for contacting the Paul Menton Centre regarding accommodation for final
exams is July 24, 2017.
For Religious Obligations:
Students requesting academic accommodation on the basis of religious obligation should
make a formal, written request to their instructors for alternate dates and/or means of
satisfying academic requirements. Such requests should be made during the first two
weeks of class, or as soon as possible after the need for accommodation is known to exist,
but no later than two weeks before the compulsory event.
Accommodation is to be worked out directly and on an individual basis between the
student and the instructor(s) involved. Instructors will make accommodations in a way
that avoids academic disadvantage to the student.
Students or instructors who have questions or want to confirm accommodation eligibility
of a religious event or practice may refer to the Equity Services website for a list of holy
days and Carleton's Academic Accommodation policies, or may contact an Equity
Services Advisor in the Equity Services Department for assistance.
For Pregnancy:
Pregnant students requiring academic accommodations are encouraged to contact an
Equity Advisor in Equity Services to complete a letter of accommodation. The student
must then make an appointment to discuss her needs with the instructor at least two
weeks prior to the first academic event in which it is anticipated the accommodation will
be required.
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY:
Student or professor materials created for this course (including presentations and posted
notes, case studies, assignments, essays, etc.) remain the intellectual property of the
author(s). They are intended for personal use and may not be reproduced or redistributed
without prior written consent of the author(s).
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the passing off of someone else's work as your own and is a serious
academic offence. For the details of what constitutes plagiarism, the potential penalties
and the procedures refer to the section on Instructional Offences in the Undergraduate
Calendar.
What are the Penalties for Plagiarism?
A student found to have plagiarized an assignment may be subject to one of several
penalties including: expulsion; suspension from all studies at Carleton; suspension from
full-time studies; and/or a reprimand; a refusal of permission to continue or to register in
a specific degree program; academic probation; award of an FNS, Fail, or an ABS.
What are the Procedures?
All allegations of plagiarism are reported to the faculty of Dean of FASS and
Management. Documentation is prepared by instructors and/or departmental chairs.
The Dean writes to the student and the University Ombudsperson about the alleged
plagiarism.
The Dean reviews the allegation. If it is not resolved at this level then it is referred to a
tribunal appointed by the Senate.
Plagiarism and cheating at the graduate level are viewed as being particularly
serious and the sanctions imposed are accordingly severe. Students are expected to
familiarize themselves with and follow the Carleton University Student Academic
Integrity Policy (See http://www2.carleton.ca/sasc/advisingcentre/academic-integrity/).
The Policy is strictly enforced and is binding on all students. Plagiarism and cheating –
presenting another’s ideas, arguments, words or images as your own, using unauthorized
material, misrepresentation, fabricating or misrepresenting research data, unauthorized
co-operation or collaboration or completing work for another student – weaken the
quality of the graduate degree. Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated.
Students who infringe the Policy may be subject to one of several penalties including:
expulsion; suspension from all studies at Carleton; suspension from full-time studies; a
refusal of permission to continue or to register in a specific degree program; academic
probation; or a grade of Failure in the course.
Assistance for Students:
Student Academic Success Centre (SASC): www.carleton.ca/sasc
Writing Tutorial Services: www.carleton.ca/wts
Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS): www.carleton.ca/sasc/peer-assisted-study-sessions
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Guest Speakers:
During the course, guest speakers may be invited to make classroom presentations. Dates
and times of such presentations will be announced in class.
Video Presentations:
As a supplement to lectures, videos/documentaries specifically related to current issues in
the criminal justice system in Canada may be shown in class.
CULEARN:
Lecture notes will ‘not’ be posted on CULEARN. Students are expected to attend
lectures and take notes. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain lecture notes from
another student for missed classes.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
All electronic devices other than laptops are strictly prohibited in this class. This
includes blackberries, cell phones, recording devices and IPODS. Students found using
these devices during class will be asked to leave the classroom.
READING SCHEDULE:
Lectures 1- July 4, 2017: Introduction, pgs 2-28
Lectures 2 & 3- July 6 & 11 2017: pgs 60-81
Lecture 4 & 5- July 13 & 18, 2017: Special topics in criminal justice. There are no
specific readings from the text for these lectures. Students will have to take notes from
the lectures.
Lecture 6- July 20, 2017: Strain Theories, pgs 112-135.
Lecture 7- July 25, 2017: Cultural Deviance Theories, pgs 136-165
Lecture 8- July 27, 2017: Social Control & Life Course Theories, pgs 166-189
Lecture 9- August 1, 2017: Conflict and Radical Theories, pgs 190-215
Lecture 10- August 3, 2017: Situational Theories, pgs. 216-241
Lecture 11: August 8, 2017: Criminology of Place and Crime Statistics, pgs 28-59
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Lecture 12- August 10, 2017: Violent Crimes, pgs. 242-279
Lecture 13: August 15, 2017: Class Review
July 3, 2017 – Statutory holiday, University closed.
August 7, 2017- Civic holiday, University closed.
Professor Darryl T Davies
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Carleton University
Tel: 613-520-2600
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