Criminology CRJU 2004 B Department of Criminal Justice College of Arts & Letters University of North Georgia

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1 1 Criminology CRJU 2004 B Department of Criminal Justice College of Arts & Letters University of North Georgia Instructor: Dr. Samantha Balemba samantha.balemba@ung.edu Office: 329 Hansford Hall Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00 PM 4:00 PM Office Phone: PREREQUISITES CRJU 1100 TEXT BOOKS Siegel, L. J. (2013). Criminology: Theories, Patterns, and Typologies (11th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. Note: All exams are based on this version of the text. Use of an earlier version is at student's own risk. COURSE DESCRIPTION This course explores criminological theory and its policy implications from the late 18th century to the present. Emphasis is on social and social-psychological explanations of criminality. Students will also evaluate how crime is measured and the strengths and weaknesses of those measurements. COURSE OBJECTIVES Understand the major theoretical perspective of criminal and deviant behaviors Analyze the past and present literature in criminology Evaluate how crime is measured and the strengths and weaknesses of those measurements Understand how criminological theory shapes criminal justice policy and practice METHOD OF INSTRUCTION In-class lectures

2 2 EVALUATION METHODS Midterm Exams 30% Final Exam 30% Term Paper 25% Assignments 15% % = A % = B % = C % = D 59.9% = F ASSIGNMENTS Assignments will consist of short (1-2 page) reflection papers. Each student must complete three such papers throughout the semester. However, I want you to write about something YOU care about, so you get to choose the week you complete each assignment, based on that week s topic and reading. More information about assignment specifics will be provided in the first lecture. LATE ASSIGNMENTS AND TERM PAPERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. This means that each assignment MUST be in by the weekly submission deadline to count for that week. SUPPLEMENTAL SYLLABUS Students are expected to refer to the Supplemental Syllabus for the following information: 1. Academic Exchange 2. Academic Integrity Policy 1 3. Academic Success Plan Program 4. Class Evaluations 5. Course Grades and Withdrawal Process 6. Disruptive Behavior Policy 7. Inclement Weather 8. Smoking Policy 9. Students with Disabilities The supplemental syllabus can be located at: 1 Incidents of academic dishonesty are taken very seriously. Cheating on tests or assignments will result in an automatic F for the test/assignment as well as a possible F in the course and the filing of a report. Plagiarism will also not be tolerated, and can include intentional use of another s work without proper citation as well as using material already prepared and/or submitted for another course. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please come talk to me BEFORE submitting potentially dishonest work.

3 3 COURSE SCHEDULE WEEK 1: August 18 th 22 nd WHAT IS THIS CRIMINOLOGY THING? Concepts of Crime, Law, and Criminology READING: Siegel (2013), Ch. 1 WEEK 2: August 25 th 29 th WHAT DO CRIME PATTERNS LOOK LIKE AND HOW CAN WE TELL? The Nature and Extent of Crime READING: Siegel (2013), Ch. 2 WEEK 3: September 1 st 5 th WHAT ABOUT THE VICTIMS? Victims and Victimization READING: Siegel (2013), Ch. 3 WEEK 4: September 8 th 12 th THE CHOICE TO COMMIT CRIME (OR TO DO ANYTHING!) Rational Choice Theory READING: Siegel (2013), Ch. 4 WEEK 5: September 15 th 19 th WHAT DO BIOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY HAVE TO DO WITH IT? Trait Theories READING: Siegel (2013), Ch. 5

4 4 WEEK 6: September 22 nd 26 th OK, THEN WHAT ABOUT SOCIOLOGY? Social Structure Theories READING: Siegel (2013), Ch. 6 WEEK 7: September 29 th October 3 rd WHAT S THE IMPACT OF FAMILY AND LEARNING? Social Process Theories READING: Siegel (2013), Ch. 7 WEEK 8: October 6 th 10 th MIDTERM EXAMS (Over multiple classes) No reading for this week. Just studying! October 10 th : Last day to drop class without a penalty WEEK 9: October 13 th 17 th WHO S THAT MARX GUY? Critical Criminology and Restorative Justice READING: Siegel (2013), Ch. 8 WEEK 10: October 20 th 24 th HOW DO CRIMINALS DEVELOP OVER TIME? Developmental Theories READING: Siegel (2013), Ch. 9

5 5 WEEK 11: October 27 th 31 st MURDER, RAPE, AND ROBBERY Interpersonal Violence READING: Siegel (2013), Ch. 10 WEEK 12: November 3 rd 7 th CRIMES AGAINST THE COUNTRY Political Crime and Terrorism READING: Siegel (2013), Ch. 11 WEEK 13: November 10 th 14 th THEFT, BURGLARY, AND ARSON Property Crime READING: Siegel (2013), Ch. 12 WEEK 14: November 17 th 21 st WHITE (AND GREEN) COLLAR CRIME Enterprise Crime READING: Siegel (2013), Ch. 13 WEDNESDAY REGULAR CLASS CANCELLED! Office hours also cancelled this week. (Because I ll be representing UNG at an international conference!) TERM PAPER DUE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17 TH BY 4:00PM!!!

6 6 WEEK 15: November 24 th 28 th BREAK!!! No readings or assignments! Have a fun break! WEEK 16: December 1 st 5 th SEX, DRUGS, AND THE INTERNET Public Order Crime & Cybercrime READING: Siegel (2013), Ch. 14 & first half of 15 (to pg. 540) December 8 th 3:00pm-5:00pm FINAL EXAM Reminder: LATE ASSIGNMENTS AND TERM PAPERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Additionally, there will be NO MAKE-UPS FOR MISSED MIDTERMS OR EXAMS. If you anticipate a problem with any deadline or exam, come talk to me at least TWO WEEKS BEFORE the affected deadline or exam. Note: This schedule is a guide only. Some dates may be subject to change at the discretion of the instructor (dependent on how the course is progressing).