Sociology 488 (Delinquency)                 Jim Thomas
T - Th:  3:30 - 4:44 (Du 202C)              807 Zulauf
Office Hours: T-Th 1:50 - 3:25              753-6436 (o)
                                            756-3839 (h)
                SYLLABUS: DELINQUENCY (SOCI 488)
 
Juvenile Delinquency focuses on minors who commit crimes. In this course,
we will examine theories, definitions, and trends in delinquency. We 
will also discuss the juvenile justice system and social responses 
to delinquency.
 
GRADING:
 
Grading will be done on the basis of:

   a) Two Exams (100 points each)
   b) 5 (five) short 3-5 page papers on chapters (20 points each)
   c) Class participation (50 points)
   d) Pop quizzes (50 points - only top 5 grades will count)
   e) Email discussion - 50 points
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   Total = 450 points. Grading will be 90/80/70/60 pct scale
 
ASSIGNED READINGS:
 
    Regoli and Hewitt: DELINQUENCY IN SOCIETY
    Occasional handouts
 
Attendance, class participation, and keeping up on assignments are
crucial.
 
BECAUSE OF UNFORSEEN GLITCHES, IT MAY OCCASIONALLY BE NECESSARY TO
CHANGE ASSIGNMENTS AND DATES. **YOU** ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
BEING AWARE OF THESE CHANGES.

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