Spring 2009
Crim 109
Comparative Crim. Just. Systems (Web Enhanced)
OFF CAMPUS DEGREE PROGRAM
Fresno Police Department Annex Training Room
*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
Tue 1315-1600; Thu 1315-1415
Also available before and after class downtown
Office hours are subject
to change when necessitated by circumstances
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 |
Subject topic (Required readings and class topics) |
1-2 |
Introduction to course, policies, and course assignments ; Issues regarding the Study of Crime and Policing Internationally, and Global Cooperation
An on-line quiz is scheduled for 6 April. No class will be held on that day. |
3-4 |
Legal Traditions; cultural differences affecting law; Types of interntl C.J. organizations or agencies; Int'l agency jurisdictions or responsibilities, and issues affecting their operation. On Line Mid Term Exam |
5-6 |
Police Agencies and Justice in Asia (India Japan, Korea, China (H.K.) and Singapore; Latin American Police agencies |
7-8 |
Police agencies in Europe and Middle East; Courts and Juvenile Justice internationally. Term papers due; On Line Final Exam |
Some
course information will be posted or accessible on Blackboard
, which you are required to access..
All quizzes and exams are posted on/before the day of the quiz and must be comleted within seven calendar days.
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.
COURSE DOCUMENTS AND POWERPOINTS
The files are very large and will take some time to download. You can also simply bring a USB drive to class and I will transfer them for you.
Videos cannot be posted and have to be transferred to a USB drive.
Some documents will be accessible from Blackboard only.
PP on Policing in Latin America
PP on Africa
PP on India
PP on Piracy
Password to open PP will be emailed. After entering the initial PW, click on READ ONLY to open document itself.
Activities to be evaluated:
Download SKYPE software from skype.com
Contact instructor via SKYPE as arranged
Access Blackboard for required readings
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