Crim 109
Comparative Crim. Just. Systems (Web Enhanced)
Crim 109 #70919 TuTh 0930-1045 SS 105
Prerequisites: CRIM 2. Highly recommended: CRIM 20, 100 and
170
*On line quizzes will be given on Blackboard
on days indicated in the syllabus and on this class web page. Since
the quizzes are on line, no class attendance is necessary on the posted
quiz dates. Students must take/complete the quizzes within 72 hours
of the official posting date
Instructor: Harald
Otto Schweizer, Ph.D. Office: S2-138
OFFICE HOURS TUE 0830-0920; 1330-1740
Other hours as arranged
Office hours are subject
to change when necessitated by circumstances
Frequently (daily) check this class website
for any changes/updates.
Emails
to the instructor MUST contain the student's full name and
specific class enrolled in, along with the subject of the email clearly
stated in the SUBJECT window of the email or they may be deleted without
being read.
Internet Use is essential in
this course and computer literacy is required for all CSU students.
If you are totally unfamiliar with the use of the Internet, you should
contact the instructor for other option
All students must familiarize themselves with the University
Policy on Plagiarism and Cheating , Non-Discrimination, Disruptive
Classroom Behavior, and General Student Conduct by clicking
here
Students
must also review the linked CODE
OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY (HONOR CODE).
Important Dates:
Week |
Dates |
Subject topic (Required readings and class topics) |
1 |
25/27 Aug |
Introduction to course, policies, and course assignments (Read Chpt 1 in TEXT) |
2 |
1/3 Sep |
Chpt. 2-Crime on the World Scene- |
3 |
8/10 Sep |
worldwide crime info-special issues-transnational crime ( 10 Sep on line quiz) |
4 |
15/17 Sep |
Chpt. 4-Legal Traditions; cultural differences affecting law |
5 |
15/17 Sep |
Substantive and Procedural Law in the Four legal traditions |
6 |
22/24 Sep |
Types of interntl C.J. organizations or agencies (24 Sep on line quiz) |
7 |
29 Sep/1 Oct |
Int'l agency jurisdictions or responsibilities |
8 |
6/8 Oct |
Chpt. 6- International Perspective on Policing ( 8 Oct on line quiz) |
9 |
13 Oct |
Chpt. 6- Interntl Persp. on Policing; S. American agencies (15 Oct Furlough) |
10 |
20 Oct |
Police agencies in Lat. America, Europe and Middle East (22 Oct Furlough) |
11 |
27/29 Oct |
Police agencies in Asia |
12 |
3/5 Nov |
Chpt. 10-Japan; China- Police agencies in Asia (5 Nov on line quiz) |
13 |
10 Nov |
Chpt. 10-Japan; China- Police agencies in Asia (12 Nov Furlough) |
14 |
17/19 Nov |
Readings: Chpt. 7-International Perspective on the Courts (19 Nov on line quiz) |
15 |
No class |
Chpt. 8-Internatl Perspect. on Corrections (24 Nov Furlough; 26 Nov Holiday) |
16 |
1/3 Dec |
Chpt. 9-International Perspective on Juvenile Justice-Project Due 3 Dec |
|
10 Dec |
1700-1900 Th- End of semester consultation hours |
|
11 Dec |
University wide faculty furlough day |
|
17 Dec- Thu |
1100-1300 Final Exam |
The above schedule is approximate, depending on any required changes due to errors, class activity, or university related circumstances.
Due to severe budget cuts imposed on the CSU by the state legislature and Governor, 1000 course sections at Fresno State have been cancelled, University Health Center and Madden Library hours are reduced, and faculty, staff, and administrators have been involuntarily furloughed two days per month (without pay) and are not allowed to work on those days (See furlough calendar on department office bulletin board for specific dates your faculty and department office staff will not be available.).
The following dates are Dr. Schweizer’s “required” Furlough Days for Fall 2009. Class does not meet and there are no office hours on the listed dates. The dates are tentative, pending approval by the Dean.
August |
September |
October |
November |
December |
28 |
4*, 18 |
15, 22 |
12, 24 |
9, 11* |
* indicates furlough days designated by the university president
Dates for lecture topics are approximate. Book Chapter readings are required as indicated.
Some
course information will be posted or accessible on Blackboard
, which you are required to access..
All quizzes are lieu of class and will be on Blackboard only.
Quizzes are posted on/before the day of the quiz and are due by the
next class meeting. That means you have several days to take each
quiz.
The Final Exam is comprehensive, will
include questions from all of the past quizzes, lecture information
and information from other sources/readings designated by the instructor.
Questions will be in multiple-choice format and also require essays.
The questions will reflect the Student Learning Outcomes identified
in the course syllabus.
