SOC 317
Spring 2007 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
AMST 279, FGSS 317 |
The primary aim of this class is two fold: it will seek to establish a long-term collaboration between the Wesleyan university community and a local Connecticut state prison at the same time as students will learn about prison life. The educational experience for participants in this class will take place both inside and outside the classroom with readings and activities in the prison. Students are expected to be wholly committed to regular attendance in order not to disappoint prisoner-participants. Students will be involved in regular, weekly, discussion groups with prisoners. They will also work with prisoners on a writing project. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS SOC |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
Major Readings:
Lori Girshick, NO SAFE HAVEN: STORIES OF WOMEN IN PRISON
Michael Santos, ABOUT PRISON
Course Packet
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Examinations and Assignments:
Fieldwork diary - 30%
Final Reflection essay - 30%
One short paper on research ethics and methods - 20%
Participation - 20% |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Participation in this course is through permission from the instructor. Where possible, previous experience of criminology courses, particularly the Sociology of Imprisonment, is encouraged. Students who wish to participate will be asked to write an application and will meet with the instructor. They will be informed via email of the outcome of their application. |
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