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San José State University
Department of Justice Studies
JS 104 – Corrections and Society, Section 2
Spring 2012
Instructor:
Janet L. Hagemann, M.S.
Office Location:
MH 521
Telephone:
(408) 710-8519 (My cell phone – for emergencies only!)
Email:
Jan@jhagemann.com (preferred method of contact)
Office Hours:
Monday 4:30-5:15 Writing Center Clark Hall 126
Mon/Wed 9:30-10:15, 11:30-12:00 MacQuarrie Hall 521
I am also in the Writing Center on Mon/Wed from 1-4:30
Class Days/Time:
Monday 5:30-8:15 PM
Classroom:
Clark 302
E-Mail and E-Mail Guidelines
I will be sending you all course materials via email. You are responsible for regularly checking
your e-mail for announcements, reminders, and any additional information and materials. All
course materials will be sent in Microsoft Word.
When you email me, please adhere to these e-mail guidelines:
1.
Please include in the “subject line” your name, the course number, and a specific inquiry
or comment (e.g., Your name, JS104, assignment question). I do not respond to “no
subject” e-mails. You should also identify yourself in the body of the e-mail.
2.
I do not accept assignments by e-mail except under extenuating circumstances. You
must have prior approval to submit assignments via email. If approval is given, the
assignment must be in Microsoft Word format and sent as a separate attachment.
Always retain a copy of any e-mail with an assignment attached as proof of submission.
3.
You are responsible for regularly checking your e-mail regarding announcements,
reminders, and any additional course related information and materials. You should
ALWAYS check your email on Sunday nights for any updates!
Course description
This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the various components of
the corrections system in the United States, specifically probation, parole, jail, prison, and
community-based corrections. The course will include a historical overview of punishment
philosophies and practices, and how these practices lay the groundwork for contemporary
correctional policies and practices.
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Course Objectives
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To review and understand the history and philosophy of punishment and the
development of corrections in the United States
To review and understand corrections as a component of our criminal justice system in
the United States and how it relates to law enforcement and the courts.
To examine and understand the philosophy behind current correctional practices
To examine current issues in corrections in the United States
Student Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course students will:
1. Read, write, and contribute to discussion at a skilled and capable level.
2. Develop a critical understanding of historical and contemporary changes in U.S. penal
policies.
3. Analyze punishment as a socially constructed and culturally determined social practice
4. Connect penal policies to broader transformations taking place in the economy, culture,
and politics
5. Analyze the impact of penal policies on existing structures of racial, economic, ethnic,
and gender inequality in the U.S.
6. Explain and analyze the relationship between the agencies which make up the
correctional system in the United States.
Textbook
Stohr, M., Walsh, A., & Hemmens, C. (2009). Corrections: A text/reader. Thousand Oaks, CA:
Sage Publications.
Internet exercises to supplement text book and class room activities available online at
www.sagepub.com/stohrstudy Excellent resource – please take advantage of it!
Other Materials
Students will need to purchase scantrons for the examinations.
(Form 882-E available at the Spartan Bookstore)
A #2 pencil is required to fill in the scantron.
JS Department Library Liaison (He can help you locate research articles for your media
review and can help you with APA style issues.)
Nyle Monday (Nyle.Monday@sjsu.edu)
(408) 808-2041
http://libguides.sjsu.edu/justicestudies
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Student Expectations & Classroom Protocol
The college experience brings together individuals from diverse background and experiences.
Please observe the following so that you and others can get the most value from this course
and the college experience:
1. Students are expected to: attend all class meetings, arrive on time, stay for the duration
of the class period, complete all readings and assignments in accordance with the dates
on the course schedule and be aware of what materials you need to bring to class.
2. Students are expected to participate in all class discussions and team activities. This
means substantial contributions to team projects, team discussions, and the team
assignments.
3. Students are responsible for all missed notes, materials and announcements due to
absence (i.e., do not e-mail the instructor asking about what you missed). Your team
should create an email list to update each other on class activities.
4. If you arrive late, enter the classroom quietly. Also, be aware that frequently showing up
late to class and/or leaving early is a disruption, and a violation of the student code of
conduct.
5. Turn off all electronic devices or set them to vibrate before class begins.
6. If you must make or take a cell phone call or text, take it outside of the classroom.
7. Be respectful. From time to time we may be discussing controversial topics. Though
you may not agree with someone’s opinions, please be respectful and considerate while
they are speaking.
8. Always check your e-mail for class/course schedule announcements or updates –
especially Sunday nights!
Dropping and Adding
Students are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures about Add/drops
academic renewal, etc. Information on add/drops, including late drops, is available at
http://www.sjsu.edu/advising/faq/index.htm#add Students should be aware of the current
deadlines and penalties for adding and dropping classes. The last day to drop courses without
an entry on students’ permanent record is Monday February 6.
Assignments and Grading Policy
Examinations: There will be two (2) examinations. The exams are not comprehensive.
However, the final examination may include questions that relate to the correctional system as it
has been covered throughout the semester.
Each examination will cover the assigned reading from the text, lecture, guest speakers, reports
given in class by student groups, and videos for that section of the term. The format for the
examinations will be essay, multiple-choice, and fill-in the blanks.
Pop quizzes will be True/False, multiple choice and short answer. These quizzes will be
unannounced and will precede the introduction of each new section in class. Students are
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expected to keep up with the assigned readings in preparation for class and consequently the
pop quizzes.
Make up exams should be made up as soon as possible after the exam. You may only make
up one exam; arrange make-up prior to missing the scheduled exam.
Note: Pop quizzes CANNOT be made up, under any circumstances.
Class Participation is encouraged and expected. Participation is based upon your
contributions in class and to your team. I may increase your final grade based upon outstanding
student contributions throughout the semester.
Team work will occur throughout the semester. Team work will include a class presentation,
class discussions, video assignments, and written assignments.
Written Assignments
These three assignments should include: a cover page, page numbers, 1” margins on all sides,
strict double-spacing (no additional space before or after each line), and Times New Roman
font. All assignments must be written in formal English, with college-level writing mechanics and
APA-style formatting, inclusive of in-text citations and references.
Assistance with APA can be found at http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resources/560/01/ or at
the Writing Center. In addition to providing tutors to help you with the organization, grammar,
and content of your paper, the Writing Center offers one hour workshops on APA style. Go to
http://www.sjsu.edu/writingcenter/ for more information.
Film Review will be done on a popular film dealing with a correctional issue. Your paper will
explain the film, identify the correctional issue(s) addressed in the film, and the film’s relevance
to current correctional issues/practices as presented in the book you reviewed and the text for
this class. Due Monday, March 5
Book Review of a book which addresses a correctional issue which was represented in the film
you reviewed. The review will summarize the book briefly, then discuss that particular
correctional issue as it relates to the reality of our correctional system. Due Monday, April 9
Media Review is an analysis of a correctional issue as addressed in the popular media. This
assignment will compare the portrayal of this issue from your book and film (“popular media”)
with scholarly research related to the topic. You must integrate and properly cite information
from a minimum of two scholarly articles, the JS 104 text, the film, and your book into your
analysis. Due Monday, April 23
Video Questions your responses to the video questions reflect how well you comprehend the
concepts we cover in class and contribute significantly to your grade. Some of the videos will be
shown in class and others may be viewed at the SJSU Instructional Resource Center (IRC in
Dudley Moorehead Hall). http://www.sjsu.edu/map
I will email questions for the assigned videos. Download and read the questions before you
plan to watch the video. Bring those questions to class or the IRC to take notes on while
watching the video, then go home and type up your responses. Your responses should be
thoughtful, thorough, and well-written. Answers should be typed on the original handout under
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each question, single-spaced. Do not waste paper – think Green! Please adjust your font size
and margins to fit your responses on one page, unless you need to go to two pages for at least
a third of a page or more. Staple your typed responses to your handwritten notes and turn in on
or before the dates noted on the class schedule.
Evaluation
Grades for JS 104 will be distributed as follows:
2 Examinations
Team Report and presentation
Written Assignments
Video questions
Class participation
TOTAL:
30%
10%
30%
20%
10%
100%
Letter Grades
Distribution of letter grades will be based on the overall percentage of the total number of points
received on the 2 examinations, pop quizzes, written assignments, class activities &
participation, media review presentation, and in-class exercises.
Percentage points will be distributed as follows:
100 – 94% = A
88 – 86% = B+
78 – 76% = C+
68 – 66% = D+
55% and below = F
93 - 89% = A85 - 83% = B
75 - 73% = C
65 - 60% = D
82 - 79% = B72 - 69% = C59 – 56%= D-
Important note: The Justice Studies Department requires that JS majors to earn a grade of “C”
or better in all JS courses.
Fieldtrips for JS104:
We will be going to several correctional institutions this semester. Dates and times will be
announced as soon as they are scheduled. Attendance on fieldtrips is strongly recommended,
but not required. Sign up for each trip individually, providing personal information as requested
on the form for that institution. Directions and sign-up forms will be emailed to you once the tour
is confirmed.
Santa Clara County Jail
San Quentin State Prison
Salinas Valley State Prison
Federal Correctional Institution Dublin
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
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8:30-12:00 PM
9:30-2:30 PM
9:00-3:00 PM
9:00-1:00 PM
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University Policies
Academic Integrity
SJSU’s Academic Integrity Policy is available at: http://www.sjsu.edu/
download/judicial affairs/Academic_Integrity_Policy_S07-2.pdf.
Your own commitment to learning, as evidenced by your enrollment at San Jose State
University and the University’s integrity policy, require you to be honest in all your academic
course work. Faculty members are required to report all infractions to the office of Student
Conduct and Ethical Development. The website for Student Conduct and Ethical Development
is available at http://www.sa.sjsu.edu/judicial_affairs/index.html.
Instances of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Cheating on exams or plagiarism
(presenting the work of another as your own, or the use of another person’s ideas without giving
proper credit) will result in a failing grade and sanctions by the University. For this class, all
assignments are to be completed by the individual student unless otherwise specified.
Campus Policy in Compliance with the American Disabilities Act
If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, or if you need to
make special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an
appointment with me as soon as possible, or see me during office hours. Presidential Directive
97-03 requires that students with disabilities requesting accommodations must register with the
DRC (Disability Resource Center) to establish a record of their disability.
Student Technology Resources
Computer labs for student use are available in the Academic Success Center located on the 1st
floor of Clark Hall and on the 2nd floor of the Student Union. Computers are also available in the
Martin Luther King Library.
Learning Assistance Resource Center
The Learning Assistance Resource Center (LARC) is located in Room 600 in the Student
Services Center at the corner of 10th Street and San Fernando. It is designed to assist students
in the development of their full academic potential and to inspire them to become independent
learners. The Center's tutors are trained and nationally certified. They provide content-based
tutoring in many lower division courses as well as writing and study skills assistance. Small
group, individual, and drop-in tutoring are available. http://www.sjsu.edu/larc/
SJSU Writing Center
The Writing Center in Clark Hall 126 offers tutoring in all courses. Writing Specialists assist in all
areas of the writing process, including grammar, organization, paragraph development,
coherence, syntax, and documentation styles. http://www.sjsu.edu/writingcenter
** Important note: I STRONGLY recommend you make appointments with tutors at the
Writing Center to refine your papers and video assignments before submitting them. The
Writing Specialists can provide excellent guidance to help you fine tune your work so
that you earn the optimum score!
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JS 104 STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET
(Please complete and return to me at the next class meeting.)
1. Name:
2. What other college courses are you taking this semester?
3. Do you work outside of school?
Yes
No
If yes, where do you work?
4. How many hours do you work per week?
5. Describe your past experience with the criminal justice system and your feelings about it.
6. Why did you sign up for this class? What parts of this class interest you the most?
7. Have you done team work in other classes? Was it worthwhile? What worked about it?
What didn’t work about it?
8. What is the most effective way for you to do teamwork? How will you learn the most and be
graded fairly for your teamwork?
9. What expectations do you have of me as your instructor?
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