Sociology 488 (Delinquency) Jim Thomas
M & W: 12:30 - 3:15 (Psych-Math 203) 807 Zulauf
Office Hours: After Class & By appt 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.
This course will have a strong internet component constituting
about 25 percent of the grade. This will include Web assignments
and online discussions. All students must have knowledge of
Email and Web surfing by the end of the first week.
GRADING:
Grading will be done on the basis of:
a) One Mid-term exam (100 points)
b) Pop quizzes (50 points) (only top 5 grades count)
c) One final paper of 15-20 pages (150 points)
d) Class participation (50 points)
e) Online Discussion (150 points)
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TOTAL: 600 points
Grading will be 90/80/70/60 pct scale
ASSIGNED READINGS:
Regoli and Hewitt: DELINQUENCY IN SOCIETY
Occasional handouts
Internet Readings & Discussion List
Attendance, class participation, and keeping up on assignments
are crucial. BECAUSE OF THE CONDENSED COVERAGE OF 16 WEEKS OF
WORK IN ONLY 8 WEEKS, YOU *MUST* KEEP UP ON MATERIAL
BECAUSE OF UNFORSEEN GLITCHES,
IT MAY OCCASIONALLY BE NECESSARY TO CHANGE ASSIGNMENTS AND DATES.
**YOU** ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR BEING AWARE OF THESE CHANGES.
PAPERS ARE DUE THE FINAL WEDNESDAY OF THE CLASS.
NOTE: Late papers will be penalized at 10 points a day for each day late.
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