Spring 2023 - CRIM 303 D100

Historical Reactions to Crime and Deviance (3)

Class Number: 4434

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 20, 2023
    Thu, 11:59–11:59 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    Any 100 division CRIM course.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Historical review of society's reaction to crime and deviance, relating this history to religious, political, social and philosophical movements and schools of thought. Consideration of the history and evolution of punishment and penal methods and the historical forces influencing the development, implementation, and modification of these methods. Students with credit for CRIM 203 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

This is a case study oriented course based on the nineteenth and twentieth century historical research.  We will be introduced to the methodology of “doing history” and some of the unique challenges associated with the historical study of crime and deviance.  We will explore local (i.e., British Columbia, Canada) cases of crime and deviance in the context of identifying historical themes and patterns.  Specific topics include historical reaction to sex offending, prostitution, alcoholism, and juvenile delinquency.  Some of the general themes that will be explored include the evolution of the Canadian criminal justice system, regulating gender and sexuality and policing ethnicity.

Grading

  • Tutorial Participation 5%
  • Packback Discussion weekly (based on readings, paper preparation, outline, and paper ‘crafting’ exercises) 20%
  • Midterm Exam (open-ended: mix short and longer answers), in person 25%
  • Term Paper (2500-3000 wds) 25%
  • Final Exam: open ended: mix of short and longer answers, in final exam period (in person) 25%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

  1. Crime and Deviance in Canada: Historical Perspectives. McCormick and L. Green, Editors.  2005.  Canadian Scholars Press.  ISBN 978-1-55130-274-4 (paperback) E-text is also available and is recommended.
  2. This course uses the Packback Questions platform to support online discussions and submissions of assignments. This software is required. Instructions for registration will be emailed after registration.  Packback requires a paid subscription. Refer to www.packback.co/product/pricing for more information.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

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Department Undergraduate Notes:

If you have any Criminology course enrollment requests (course adds, course swaps), please contact a Criminology advisor. Please do not contact instructors for enrollment assistance as they will ultimately refer you to a Criminology advisor.

Criminology course enrollment requests should be sent to a Criminology advisor no later than the last day of the Second week of classes. Late enrollment requests are subject to approval and are not guaranteed. 

Enrollment requests for non-Crim courses should be directed to the advisor for the program offering the course. 



ATTENTION: STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITY: Please contact the Center for Accessible Learning, (MBC 1250 or Phone 778-782-3112) if you need or require assistance, not your individual instructors.  

  • N.B.: Students are reminded that attendance in the first week of classes is important. However, there are no tutorials in the first week.
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  • The University has formal policies regarding intellectual dishonesty and grade appeals which may be obtained from the General Office of the School of Criminology.
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UNIVERSITY POLICY FORBIDS FINAL EXAMINATIONS WHILE CLASSES ARE STILL IN SESSION.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html