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Academic Year 2004/2005


The Sociology of Imprisonment
SOC 232 FA

This course examines the experience of incarceration in the U.S. Topics that will be addressed include work, education, health, violence, and parenting in prison.

MAJOR READINGS

Mumia Abu Jamal (1996). LIVE FROM DEATH ROW.
J. Tannenbaum (2000). DISGUISED AS A POEM.
Ted Conover (2001). NEW JACK: GUARDING SING SING.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

1 research paper, 2 short papers and presentation.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Hopefully there will be some visits to local prisons or jails.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS SOC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: SOC151 OR SOC152 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005


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