FALL 2001
Professor: Phyllis B. Gerstenfeld, J.D., Ph.D.
Phone: 667-3229
Office: C 213G
email: phyllisg@toto.csustan.edu
REQUIRED TEXTS:
Robinson, M.R. (2002). Justice Blind?: Ideals and Realities of American Criminal Justice. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
Hornblum, A.M. (1999). Acres of Skin. New York: Routledge.
Selections in Course Reader.
COURSE METHODS AND PROCEDURE:
This course will consist of class discussion and activities. You
will be expected to read all of the assigned materials on time, and to
be prepared to discuss them in class.
GRADING:
Grades will be based on these criteria:
Class attendance and participation 20 points
Assignments 80 points
TOTAL 100 points
Grades will be assigned as follows:
90 to 100 - A
80 to 89 - B
70 to 79 - C
60 to 69 - D
Below 60 - F
Class attendance and participation:
You are expected to attend class regularly and to participate actively in class discussions and activities. Frequent absences, failure to participate, or lack of preparation for class will adversely affect your grade in the course.
Assignments:
You will be given 16 brief written assignments. Each will be worth 5 points. All assignments must be turned in on time. Absent extreme exigent circumstances (for which you must provide documentation) no late assignments will be accepted. If you must miss class, you are responsible for informing yourself of any assignments you may have missed. Click here to view class assignments.
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism occurs whenever you use another person’s ideas or words without giving proper credit. Plagiarism is a serious offense and will result in a failing grade in the course. It may also result in University discipline, including expulsion. If you are at all unsure about whether something constitutes plagiarism, ask the instructor!
MANNERS:
Cell phones and other modern annoyances:
It is annoying and distracting when cell phones and other electronic marvels beep, ring, or otherwise sound out in class. This is inconsiderate to both the instructor and your classmates. If you must bring one of these to class, turn off the sound. Anyone whose gizmo makes noise in class will be required to complete an extra assignment of the instructor’s choosing; failure to complete the assignment in a satisfactory way will adversely affect your grade.
Tardiness:
Class will start promptly. Repeated tardiness or absence will result
in a reduction in your grade in this class.
ASSIGNMENTS:
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| Sept. 10 | Introduction | ||
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| Sept. 12 | Types of Justice | Reader, selections 1, 2, 3 | 1 |
| Sept. 17-19 | Cross-cultural conceptions of justice | Reader, selection 4 | 2 |
| Sept. 24-26 | The just world | Reader, selection 5 | 3, 4 |
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| Oct. 1-3 | Purpose of Criminal Justice | Justice Blind, ch. 1 | 5 |
| Oct. 8-10 | The law | Justice Blind, ch. 2 | 6 |
| Oct. 15-17 | Media and Criminal Justice | Justice Blind, ch. 4 | 7 |
| Oct. 22-24 | Criminal procedures | Justice Blind, ch. 8 | 8 |
| Oct. 29-31 | The Constitution | Reader, selection 6 | 9 |
| Nov. 5 | Cases | Reader, selections 7 & 8 | 10 |
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| Nov. 7-22 | Research ethics---part 1 | Acres of Skin | 11, 12 |
| Nov. 26-28 | Research ethics---part 2 | Reader, selections 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 | 13 |
| Dec. 3-10 | Corporate ethics | Reader, selections 14, 15, 16, 17 | 14, 15, 16 |
NOTE: Due to extenuating circumstances, dates and assignments are subject to change!
Written Assignments
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