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Academic Year 2005/2006

Discipline and Punish
SOC 223 FA

This course will introduce students to the historical development of theories and practices of punishment. Particular attention will be given to the work of Michel Foucault and to feminist interpretations of Foucault. Through considering the breadth of theoretical scholarship on punishment, students will be encouraged to develop a critique of current practice and ideology. Race, class and gender will be considered throughout and students will be encouraged to reflect constantly on the limitations of "justice" in any system of discipline or punishment.

MAJOR READINGS

M. Foucault (1995). DISCIPLINE AND PUNISH
C. Beccaria (1992). AN ESSAY ON CRIME AND PUNISHMENT. Branden Pub. Co.
S. Cook and S. Davies (eds.). (1999). HARSH PUNISHMENT. Northeastern University Press.
A. Von Hirsch (1997). DOING JUSTICE: THE CHOICE OF PUNISHMENT. Northeastern University Press.

Recommended texts:
D. Garland. (1990). PUNISHMENT AND SOCIETY. Chicago University Press
M. Tonry. (1996). MALIGN NEGLECT. Oxford University Press.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Class Participation
2 short essays
Oral presentations
Literature review
Research Essay

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: SOC151 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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