Credit hours:  3                                                                   Instructor:  Jim Thomas
Class meetings: variable                                                   Phone: (815) 753-6436
Prison trips: (variable; at least 8 anticipated)

This is an experimental interdisciplinary class designed for developing philosophical 
and theoretical understandings of the practice of the modern carceral. The course 
will be organized around readings, field trips, discussion, and WebBoard. The class 
is designed to integrate practical hands-on experiences with academic exercises that
connect the philosophy of punishment to existing practices in the US and, when
relevant, to other countries.

Although there will be no regular class meetings, there will be a requirement of at least 
4 fieldtrips (or a functional equivalent), in addition to interaction at special meetings and 
on WebBoard.

Prerequisites:  Soci 388 OR Soci 587 OR NIU-ACA membership OR by permission