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COURSE SCHEDULE
NOTE TO STUDENTS: This course will attempt to cover topics according to the schedule outlined below. The
course schedule is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion according to class pace and comprehension.
Adjustment and changes will be announced in class and on Blackboard under “Announcements.”
DATE/TOPIC READINGS ASSIGNMENT
THEME #1: COMMUNITY JUSTICE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY IN US
WEEK 1
Wednesday, Aug 25 th -
Sunday, Aug 29 th
Class Introduction
Introduction/Course Expectations/Syllabus Overview
Required Reading:
Clear, T., Hamilton, J., & Cadora, E. (2011). Community
justice (2nd ed.). Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge. READ:
Ch.1 Criminal justice and the community pp. 1-33
Introductions:
Discussion Post #1
Due Sunday,
08/29
WEEK 2
Monday, Aug 30 th -
Sunday, Sept 5 th
Mass Incarceration
Required Reading/Film:
Alexander, M. (2012). The new Jim Crow : mass
incarceration in the age of colorblindness. New York: New
Press. READ: CH.1 “ The Rebirth of Caste ,” pp. 20 – 58.