CJ 3315
INSTRUCTOR:
Phyllis B. Gerstenfeld, J.D., Ph.D.
Office: Rm C213G
Phone: 667-3229
email: phyllisg@toto.csustan.edu
Course web page: http://cjwww.csustan.edu/hatecrimes/
COURSE CONTENT:
This course will discuss the causes, incidence rates, and controls of hate crimes in the United States and other countries. We will examine both legal and social scientific sources of information. While it is important that you understand the basic information that will be presented, it is also vital that you examine that information critically. Although there will be some lecturing, classes will consist primarily of discussion and activities. For that reason, you must (1) complete the assigned readings on time, and (2) avoid missing class.
NOTE: THIS CLASS FULFILLS GENERAL EDUCATION AREA G REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED TEXTS:
(1) Gerstenfeld, P.B. (2004). Hate Crimes: Causes, Controls, and Controversies. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
(2) Gerstenfeld, P.B. & Grant, D.R. (2004). Crimes of Hate: Selected Readings. Thousand Oaks: Sage. [Note: this book will probably not be available until sometime in September; I will keep you updated on its status]
GRADING:
Grades will be based on the following criteria: exams (60%), assignments (20%), and journal (20%). Grades will be assigned as follows:
80 to 89 - B
70 to 79 - C
60 to 69 - D
Below 60 - F
There will be 3 exams. Although the format of these exams may vary somewhat, they will generally be a combination of essay and short answer. Except in the most dire of emergencies, NO MAKEUP EXAMS WILL BE PERMITTED. However, the lowest of your 3 exam scores will be dropped; therefore, you may miss or do poorly on one exam without it affecting your grade. If you will miss more than one you must let the instructor know now.
The exam questions will be based on class discussion, lectures, films, and the readings. You are responsible for all the material in the readings, even if it isn't expressly discussed in class. Attached to this syllabus is a list of exam dates.
Assignments:
Throughout the term, you will be given periodic short assignments. If you miss class, it is your responsibility to find out if you've missed any assignments. No late assignments will be accepted.
Journal:
You will be given periodic journal assignments. If you miss class,
it is your responsibility to find out if you've missed any journal assignments.
You will hand in the journal twice during the semester for grading; the
dates are listed below. Click here for the journal
questions.
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DATES TO REMEMBER:
OCTOBER 7 EXAM 1
OCTOBER 16 JOURNAL PART 1 DUE
OCTOBER 30 EXAM 2
DECEMBER 4 JOURNAL PART 2 DUE
DECEMBER 9 EXAM 3
**NOTICE: DUE TO EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES, ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. CHANGES WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN CLASS. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REMAINING APPRISED OF ANY CHANGES.**