Department of Sociology, Social Work
& Criminal Justice

CRJ 367 Social Deviance (also SOC 367)

Instructor: Dr. Fran FullerSemester: Spring, 2005
Class Location: BA 220Time: M & F 10-11:15AM
Office Hours: BA Bldg Rm 205, 9 - 10am M,W, F; 2-3pm T, Th & by Appointment
Office Hours: BA Bldg Rm 205, 9 - 10am M,W, F; 2-3pm T, Th & by Appointment ">

Description
From the UNCP Catalog:
CRJ 367. Social Deviance (SOC 367)
Theories of deviant behavior are examined, with selected examples of deviance reviewed in detail. Spring. Credit, 3 sem. hrs. PREREQ: CRJ 240 (SOC 240) or permission of the instructor.

Goals
In a survey of the theories explaining social deviance, students:
  • Learn to recognize and replicate six major explanatory models in deviance;
  • Become familiar with classical case studies in each theoretical paradigm;
  • Identify the wide variety of social deviance of interest to social researchers; and
  • Review the literature pertinent to explaining a case of their own interest.

Objectives
With two intensive hour and fifteen minutes classes weekly spent in conversation, writing, analysis, lecture, and supervised library and web-based research, in addition to reading time spent outside the classtime, students will achieve the goals listed above and write a social science literature review of their own, APA style, in support of their own explanation of a case in deviance of their own choosing. An adequate "lit review" is usually from twenty to twenty five pages (word processed, double spaced) and contains direct quotes from fifteen to twenty sources, beginning with the classical studies in whatever theoretical frameworks the students choose to set their cases.

Course Materials
Textbook(s)
Required: Pontell, Henry N. (1999). Social Deviance: Readings in Theory and Research 3rd Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall, pp. 378-379.

Required: Paul, Richard and Linda Elder. The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking: Concepts & Tools. Dillon Beach, CA: The Foundation for Critical Thinking.

Course Resource Links
Assignments
Schedule
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CriminalJustice Websites, thru NC Justice Academy, Salemburg
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Grading Policy
Your paper will be the final product of this course. The grade on your paper will be your course grade. I plan to teach you how to write as well as what to write. All you have to do is plan to learn.

Please remember the University supports a variety of accommodations to the needs of students with disabilities. The policy reads, in part: In post-secondary settings, it is the student's responsibility to request accommodations, if desired. It is important to remember that not every student with a disability needs accommodation. It is equally important to remember that even though two individuals may have the same disability, they may not need the same accommodation. Disability Support Services, UNC Pembroke. Please contact Dr. Fuller with questions and concerns about this and any other aspects of evaluation and grading.

There are no penalties for late assignments as students work on their papers throughout the semester. A final draft of each student paper is due by the Last Day of Class, Friday April 29, 2005. A final evaluation critique of the student papers will take place in class during the regularly scheduled Final Exam Period, Monday May 2, 2005, from 11:00am-1:30pm. Please note the scheduled exam time differs from scheduled class time and make suitable arrangments to meet the exam schedule. Thanks!

Grade Components
 Name 
 Weight 
  Subject
Format
20%
 How well does your paper adhere to APA style format as learned in class?
Sources
20%
 How well does your paper use reputable and scholarly sources as demonstrated in class?
Theoretical Framework
20%
 How well does your paper present a solid understanding of the theoretical framework you propose to base the explanation of your case in?
Appropriate Case?
20%
 Is your case appropriate for an explanation with theory in social deviance and do you present your case clearly, with appropriate documentation?
Style
20%
 Is your writing style -- in your final draft -- standard English, emotion free, analytical and "critical" without sounding defensive, judgemental, or cute?

Attendance Policy
Class attendance and participation is expected.

Student Conduct & Honor Code
Students will read and adhere to The UNCP Student Honor Code. This should be a direct link to The Student Honor Code .

After reading the Honor Code, please email fran.fuller@uncp.edu to let me know whether or not you have (1) read the Honor Code, (2) have any questions about any part of it, and (3) agree or disagree with any portions of it.

Our academic honor code applies, in its entirety, to all aspects of the course. See UNC Pembroke Catalog, p. 47. In the online pdf version, scroll down to page 47. The code concludes with advice to instructors: "Students have the responsibility to know and observe the UNCP Academic Honor Code" (p. 50).

Contact Information
Office Tel with Voice Mail: 910-521-6473. University Mailing Address: Dr. Fran Fuller, UNC-P, Box 1510, Pembroke NC 28372

Name change alert! Dr. Fuller was Dr. Haga until her marriage December 16, 2001 to Fred Fuller. The Fullers reside in Pembroke, North Carolina. Dr. Fuller can be reached at home at your convenience at 910-843-9051 or by cell at 910-733-5317.

Updated January 10, 2005 | fran.fuller@uncp.edu | Copyright © 2005 The University of North Carolina at Pembroke