Course Syllabus
CRJS 200-SOC 323 Deviance & Social Control –MWF--2015
Course Description:Deviance and Social Control
Introduction to psychological and sociological theories of deviance with attention to the development of deviant identity, stigma management, and the cultural construction of deviance and social control of particular individuals and groups. Cross-listed with SOCL 219.
The study of deviance and social control is one of the most important topics in the fields of sociology and criminology. The early founders of the field began their studies by trying to answer the question of why some people conform in a society and others engage in behaviors that are perceived as harmful or abnormal in society.
Deviance is defined as the violation of cultural social norms of a particular society. Historically the course was actually referred to as the study of nuts, sluts n-d perverts. However, what is defined as deviant and criminal in a society is constantly in a state of flux and is not constant across societies. For instance, polygamy, prostitution, gambling, homosexuality, alcohol and drug use are all behaviors that have been subject to different perceptions and laws historically. For instance, prostitution is not only considered deviant but is a violation of criminal law in 49 states, but it is actually legal in certain areas of Nevada. Alcohol consumption was illegal during the probation period of the U.S. in the -1920s, but cocaine was a major ingredient in coca cola drinks. It is also considered one of the most interesting courses for students since this is the academic discipline where phenomena such as crime, drug abuse and sexual behavior are examined.
In this course we will cover the major sociological theories used to explain what is defined as deviant or criminal in our society. After covering the major sociological theories used to explain deviance, we will explore the major methodologies used by social scientists to study and measure deviant behavior and crime.
Popular films from Hollywood, classic television shows, -music, and other components of the popular culture will be used extensively in the course as a tool to help students understand the importance role that popular culture plays in the construction of what is perceived and defined as deviant or criminal in our society.
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The major requirement for the course is a field research proposal where students will have the opportunity to chose a topic and engage in field research to examine the phenomena in detail.
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Because the field of deviance covers a number of topics that are politically controversial and might make students uncomfortable at times, it is very i-mportant that students exercise a great deal of maturity and maintain an open mind when reading certain materials and listening to lectures and guest speakers.
Required Readings: Constructions of Deviance: Social Power, Context, and Interaction, 5th Edition or later. Patricia A. Adler - University of Colorado and Peter Adler - University of Denver. ISBN-10: 0495003727 | ISBN-13: 9780495003724
CANVAS COURSE RESOURCES
-The power points on this site have been posted to help guide you through the readings and assist with your note taking. You are still required to take notes during the lectures. If you wish, you can download and print the slides before the Class and you can use the power points as a guide. The power points are not the complete lecture and are only an outline of what will be presented in the lecture. -I will use these power points in the lecture, but will add additional information on a week by week basis.
The completed power point for the day will be posted the day after the lecture, since I might include additional information such as questions or issues that students have posed during the discussion part of the class.
- Assignment Guidelines—listed under lessons
- Sample papers—listed under assignments
- -Additional readings and research proposal resources
Sign up for Facebook account at: conleyd@seattleu.edu to view videos and articles assigned for the course to help with understanding certain concepts and researching your papers and discussion topics.-
Other readings will be announced or posted on CANVAS
Course Requirements--400 points possible
(1) 50 points Social Location and personal biases paper/survey—50 pts
(2) Class participation and quizzes -- 150 pts
Daily Attendance— and class participation
- Discussion/ group exercises on assigned readings
Film & Media discussions- 75 pts
Quizzes— 75 pts
QUIZZES—multiple choice, fill in and short answer and will focus on the theories covered in Sections 1 and 2 of the reader. Approximately 60% of the material covered in the quizzes will be covered in class and it is the student’s responsibility to master the remaining 40% of the material from the book and power points posted on CANVAS
Quizzes are open note, but not open book.
At least one quiz will be take home
(3) 200 points --Research Proposal and field observation—200 pts.
For this assignment, you will not write a research paper, but write an
outline for a proposed research paper. You will chose a topic and compile an
annotated bibliography. An annotated bibliography is a bibliography in
which the information each reference or source is summarized. You will
first select a topic, formulate some research questions to address and find
sources that you would use if you were actually writing the paper. This project is worth 50% of the course grade and a great deal of time class time will be devoted to working on this project.
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CRJS 200-SOC 323 Deviance & Social Control –MWF--2015 Course Description:Deviance and Social Control Introduction to psychological and sociological theories of deviance with attention to the development of deviant identity, stigma management, and the cultural construction of deviance and social control of particular individuals and groups. Cross-listed with SOCL 219.
The study of deviance and social control is one of the most important topics in the fields of sociology and criminology. The early founders of the field began their studies by trying to answer the question of why some people conform in a society and others engage in behaviors that are perceived as harmful or abnormal in society.
Deviance is defined as the violation of cultural social norms of a particular society. Historically the course was actually referred to as the study of nuts, sluts n-d perverts. However, what is defined as deviant and criminal in a society is constantly in a state of flux and is not constant across societies. For instance, polygamy, prostitution, gambling, homosexuality, alcohol and drug use are all behaviors that have been subject to different perceptions and laws historically. For instance, prostitution is not only considered deviant but is a violation of criminal law in 49 states, but it is actually legal in certain areas of Nevada. Alcohol consumption was illegal during the probation period of the U.S. in the -1920s, but cocaine was a major ingredient in coca cola drinks. It is also considered one of the most interesting courses for students since this is the academic discipline where phenomena such as crime, drug abuse and sexual behavior are examined.
In this course we will cover the major sociological theories used to explain what is defined as deviant or criminal in our society. After covering the major sociological theories used to explain deviance, we will explore the major methodologies used by social scientists to study and measure deviant behavior and crime.
Popular films from Hollywood, classic television shows, -music, and other components of the popular culture will be used extensively in the course as a tool to help students understand the importance role that popular culture plays in the construction of what is perceived and defined as deviant or criminal in our society. - The major requirement for the course is a field research proposal where students will have the opportunity to chose a topic and engage in field research to examine the phenomena in detail. - Because the field of deviance covers a number of topics that are politically controversial and might make students uncomfortable at times, it is very i-mportant that students exercise a great deal of maturity and maintain an open mind when reading certain materials and listening to lectures and guest speakers. Required Readings: Constructions of Deviance: Social Power, Context, and Interaction, 5th Edition or later. Patricia A. Adler - University of Colorado and Peter Adler - University of Denver. ISBN-10: 0495003727 | ISBN-13: 9780495003724
CANVAS COURSE RESOURCES -The power points on this site have been posted to help guide you through the readings and assist with your note taking. You are still required to take notes during the lectures. If you wish, you can download and print the slides before the Class and you can use the power points as a guide. The power points are not the complete lecture and are only an outline of what will be presented in the lecture. -I will use these power points in the lecture, but will add additional information on a week by week basis. The completed power point for the day will be posted the day after the lecture, since I might include additional information such as questions or issues that students have posed during the discussion part of the class.
Sign up for Facebook account at: conleyd@seattleu.edu to view videos and articles assigned for the course to help with understanding certain concepts and researching your papers and discussion topics.-
Other readings will be announced or posted on CANVAS
Course Requirements--400 points possible
(1) 50 points Social Location and personal biases paper/survey—50 pts
(2) Class participation and quizzes -- 150 pts Daily Attendance— and class participation - Discussion/ group exercises on assigned readings Film & Media discussions- 75 pts
Quizzes— 75 pts QUIZZES—multiple choice, fill in and short answer and will focus on the theories covered in Sections 1 and 2 of the reader. Approximately 60% of the material covered in the quizzes will be covered in class and it is the student’s responsibility to master the remaining 40% of the material from the book and power points posted on CANVAS Quizzes are open note, but not open book. At least one quiz will be take home
(3) 200 points --Research Proposal and field observation—200 pts. For this assignment, you will not write a research paper, but write an outline for a proposed research paper. You will chose a topic and compile an annotated bibliography. An annotated bibliography is a bibliography in which the information each reference or source is summarized. You will first select a topic, formulate some research questions to address and find sources that you would use if you were actually writing the paper. This project is worth 50% of the course grade and a great deal of time class time will be devoted to working on this project.
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