This course adopts a radically sociological view of crime that emphasizes the social construction of crime, and challenges assumptions about the criminal justice system. Students focus on the creation of law, police work, activities of the courts, and the experience of incarceration. Students are also provided an excellent introduction to the application of social theory. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course. Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of SOCI 4221, SOCI 2500, SOCI 2501.
This course adopts a radically sociological view of crime that emphasizes the social construction of crime, and challenges assumptions about the criminal justice system. Students focus on the creation of law, police work, activities of the courts, and the experience of incarceration. Students are also provided an excellent introduction to the application of social theory. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course. Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of SOCI 4221, SOCI 2500, SOCI 2501.
