University of South Florida Sarasota−Manatee
College of Arts & Sciences | Program in Criminology
CCJ 4933 White-Collar Crime
Spring 2015 | Monday and Wednesday, 12:30pm-01:45pm, Room B106
Instructor:
Spyridon Kodellas, Ph.D.
Office Address:
Office Hours:
8350 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34243, Office: C243
Monday, 2:00pm-3:00pm and 5:00pm-7:00pm
Wednesday, 2:00pm-3:00pm and 4:50pm-5:50pm
And by appointment (I am available at times other than posted office hours)
kodellas@usf.edu (E-mail is the most efficient way to contact me)
http://www.kodellas.gr
spyridon.kodellas
941-359-4326
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E-mail:
Web:
Skype:
Telephone:
1 Course Description
This elective course is offered as part of the University’s Bachelor of Arts degree program in Criminology.
The course provides a comprehensive account of the contemporary forms of white-collar and corporate
crime. You will have the opportunity to explore the history, definitions, and categories of white-collar and
corporate crime and identify the characteristics of white-collar criminals. Emphasis will also be placed
on etiological theories of white-collar crime and on policies relevant to the punishment and prevention
of white-collar and corporate crime.
1.1 Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
1.2 Credit Hours
Three ( 3 ) credit hours.
2 Course Format
This is a face-to-face course with class meetings devoted to a combination of instructor lectures,
interactive class discussions, reading quizzes, and topical presentations by guest speakers and
enrolled students. This course meets twice per week. You are responsible for reading the assigned
materials before class and complete assignments by the due date. In order to complete the weekly
in-class quizzes, you are expected to bring your own laptop to class.
3 Course Readings
Required Texts:
− Friedrichs, D. (2009). Trusted criminals: White Collar Crime in Contemporary Society. Belmont, CA:
Cengage Learning, 4th edition (ISBN: 978-0495600824)
Materials available on Canvas:
A number of academic articles, government publications, and topic specific handouts will be made
available on Canvas (in PDF format). Please, note that these supplemental readings are a required
part of the course.
4 Course Objectives
The core objective of this course is to review what is known about White-Collar and Corporate Crime.
Specifically, over the course of the semester, we will have the opportunity to:
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Discuss the historical development of the concept of white-collar crime
Examine crucial elements of white-collar crime (including trust, respectability, and risk)
Determine the extent, impact, and costs of white-collar and corporate crime
Explore the challenges involved and the specific methods used in studying white-collar crime
Study the role of the media and other agents in shaping our image about white-collar crime
Examine theoretical explanations for white-collar and corporate crime
Identify the victims of white-collar crime
Analyze the patterns of corporate, political, and computer-related white-collar crimes
Investigate forms of formal control of white-collar and corporate crime
Discuss the role of state and federal law enforcement agencies and the federal regulatory agencies that
deal with white-collar
5 Learning Outcomes
Given regular class attendance, active participation in class discussions, and successful completion
of course readings, quizzes, exams, and assignments, you will be able to:
Knowledge
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of white-collar crime, current perspectives, critical issues and limitations
2. Identify basic characteristics and classifications of white-collar crime, its causes and consequences for
individuals and the society
3. Discuss the unique concepts of white-collar crime and its distinctions from other types of crime
4. Explain the various aspects of corporate, avocational, and occupational white-collar crime
5. Define governmental white-collar crime and discuss why it is difficult to obliterate
6. Discuss political white-collar crime and how it differs from state crime or state-organized crime
7. Define and discuss enterprise crime, contrepreneurial crime, and technocrime as they relate to whitecollar crime
8. Explain the main differences and similarities between civil and criminal law, and discuss the principal
sources of lawmaking that pertain to white-collar crime
9. Discuss how consciousness can be raised in society regarding white-collar crime
10. Evaluate and critique the various theoretical explanations of white-collar crime and discuss how can
be applied in a preventative and investigative perspective
Values & Ethics
11. Enhance sensitivity and awareness for the financial and societal costs associated with white-collar
crime
12. Demonstrate understanding of the definition of ethics and the importance and role ethical behavior
should serve in the business world
Skills & Competencies
13. Develop critical reasoning skills and social awareness with respect to white-collar and corporate crime
14. Formulate an individualized and informed perspective based on valid empirical evidence on whitecollar and corporate crime
15. Develop writing and presentation skills
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6 Course Requirements
6.1 Class Attendance and Participation
You are expected to attend all class sessions and actively participate in classroom discussions. A
student with at least 97% attendance will receive 22 bonus points toward his/her final score for the
semester. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class using “Roll Call” on Canvas.
6.2 Reading Quizzes
There will be ten quizzes given in class throughout the semester (see the course outline for specific
dates). The quizzes will be given at the beginning of classes and will focus on the assigned readings.
The questions can be multiple choice, true/false, and short answer. In order to complete the weekly
in-class quizzes, you are expected to bring your own laptop to class. Makeup quizzes will not be given,
except for verified/documented excused absences.
6.3 Writing Assignments
There will be four writing assignments throughout the semester. The first two assignments will be
two pages long (not considering the title and references pages). These assignments will consist of a
short essay on a specific topic (see the course outline for specific dates and topics). These essays are
to be completed independently and are due at the beginning of class on the date stated in the course
outline. For the last two assignments you are expected to submit a percentage of your term paper. Late
submissions will not be accepted. I will post on Canvas a separate handout with specific instructions.
6.4 Term Paper
You will work in teams of two. Your term paper is to be based on a case study of a particular whitecollar crime event or a type of white-collar crime. If you are focusing on a particular white-collar crime
event (e.g., Enron), explain what happened in the crime (i.e., how was the offense committed). If you
are focusing on a particular type of white-collar crime (e.g., insider trading) explain what typically
happens in this sort of crime (i.e., what is the offense and how it is generally committed).
Things to include in your paper:
1. An introduction to the white-collar crime type or event.
2. A description of the crime, how it is (was) committed, who the actors are (were), and the opportunity
structure that makes (made) it possible.
3. A discussion of relevant theories applicable to the specific case or white-collar crime type.
4. A discussion of relevant outcomes and any implications associated with the specific case or whitecollar crime type (e.g., who could be (was) victimized, what is (was) the extent of harm for the society
etc.).
5. A discussion of how the opportunity for this type of crime is (or could be) controlled by legal and/or
extralegal means.
Your paper should be between 5,600 and 6,400 words and reference at least 10 academic articles and/or
books. The details of the term paper will be discussed further during the first week of class. Subsequently, I
will post on Canvas a separate handout with specific details about the term paper.
6.5 Presentation of Term Paper
You will be required to present your term paper to the class during the last few weeks of class. During
the presentation you need to be able to tell us what your paper is all about. Also, you should be able
to discuss your sources and be ready to answer any questions relating to your paper. It is required that
you make use of PowerPoint during the presentation. I will post on Canvas a separate handout with
specific details about the requirements of the presentation of the term paper.
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6.6 Midterm Examination
The midterm exam will consist of true-false, multiple choice, and short essay questions. The exam
will cover all readings and materials that have been assigned up to that point. The exam will be taken
in class and is to be completed without the aid of any materials. You are expected to bring your own
laptop to class in order to be able to take the exam.
6.7 Final Examination
The exam will consist of true-false, multiple choice, and short essay questions. The final exam will
not be cumulative but will cover all readings and materials that have been assigned after the midterm
examination. The exam will be held during finals week and is to be completed without the aid of any
materials. You are expected to bring your own laptop to class in order to be able to take the exam.
7 Grading
Your grade will be computed on the basis of four elements: 1. Reading Quizzes (10 quizzes, each
worth 20 points), 2. Writing Assignments (4 writing assignments, each worth 30 points), 3. Term Paper
(worth 120 points), 4. Presentation of Term Paper (worth 20 points), 5. Midterm Examination (worth
100 points), 6. Final Examination (worth 100 points). There will be a total of 630 possible points you
can earn throughout the term for this class. Please, note that extra credits will not be granted and
incompletes are highly discouraged.
7.1 Grade Distribution
The total points will be distributed in the following manner:
(1) Reading Quizzes
(2) Writing Assignments
(3) Term Paper
(4) Presentation of Term Paper
(5) Midterm examination
(6) Final examination
Total Possible Points
200
120
120
20
100
100
630
Your grade will be calculated by dividing the points you earn by the 630 possible points. As an example,
consider a student who earned 190 in reading quizzes, 105 in writing assignments, 100 in term paper,
20 in presentation, 87 in midterm examination, and 95 in final examination. Adding them up gives
us a total points earned figure of 572. Now, we divide those points by the 630 possible points and
we get: (597/630) × 100 = 94.76% (which, according to the letter grade distribution presented below,
corresponds to an A).
7.2 Letter Grade Distribution
For the assignment of final letter grades for this course, the following grading scale will be used:
>= 96%
93 - 95%
90 - 92%
87 - 89%
83 - 86%
80 - 82%
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A+
A
A−
B+
B
B−
77 - 79%
73 - 76%
70 - 72%
67 - 69%
63 - 66%
60 - 62%
<= 59%
C+
C
C−
D+
D
D−
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When a fraction of a point is the difference between letter grades, I round to the nearest whole number.
For example, a final grade of 89.50% would round up to 90% (and be an A−), while a final grade of 89.49
would round down to a 89% (and be a B+).
7.3 My Teaching Philosophy
My primary objective in the classroom is to give you a multidisciplinary and comparative perspective
on Criminology and Criminal Justice issues while helping you advance your critical reasoning,
problem solving, and effective communication skills. To these ends, I strive to create a positive
and inclusive learning environment and to apply an interdisciplinary and comparative approach to
teaching Criminology and Criminal Justice by exposing you to various social scientific approaches
and different criminological and criminal justice traditions.
7.4 My Grading Philosophy
I understand that grades are important to you. Therefore, I endeavor to assign grades fairly, impartially,
consistently and equitably. Please, note that grades are earned, not awarded or negotiated. My
grading is based solely on your competence in the academic content of the course (exams, quizzes,
assignments, projects, etc.). I do not assess non-academic factors, such as your attitude, interest, or
effort. Please, also, note that I cannot make special arrangements with individual students to do work
over or to do an extra credit assignment.
8 Course Policies
8.1 Attendance
Attendance is mandatory. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class using “Roll Call” on
Canvas. Leaving early, unless excused by your professor, will result as an absence from class. If
you miss more than three classes, whether excused or unexcused, you will see your final grade being
dropped one letter grade. This will also require a meeting with me to evaluate your continuance in
this class.
8.2 Class Participation
You are expected to read the assigned readings before each class and come to class prepared to
discuss these readings by asking thoughtful questions and making challenging statements. You are
also expected to attend each class session, and to complete assignments and quizzes in a timely
manner.
8.3 Classroom Demeanor
The classroom is intended as a place where we can discuss, debate, and defend ideas in a professional
and respectful manner. Interrupting someone who is speaking, using insulting language, or other
disrespectful behaviors will not be tolerated. Behavior and attendance during a guest speaker is also
very important. Please, refrain from texting, chatting, using Facebook, or talking to other students
while the guest speaker is presenting.
8.4 Collective Comfort
If a classroom discussion, lecture topic, video, audio, me, or another student is making you uncomfortable, please make an immediate appointment with me to discuss how we can deal with the issue.
You are always encouraged to seek assistance, as needed, from the instructor.
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8.5 Class Cancellations
Although I do not anticipate any cancellations, emergencies can arise. If a class is canceled, I will make
all efforts to contact students before they come to campus by posting an announcement on Canvas
and sending an email. However, if that is not possible, students should wait for at least 15 minutes
before assuming the class is canceled. If an examination/quiz was due that day, it will be due at the
beginning of the next class period.
8.6 Absences and Make-up Policies
If you miss more than three classes, whether excused or unexcused, you will see your grade being
dropped one letter grade. This will also require a meeting with me to evaluate your continuance in
this class.
I understand that emergencies happen and you might have to miss an exam or quiz. Receiving a makeup exam or quiz, however, requires a documented excuse due to serious illness/injury, hospitalization
or a university-sponsored activity. Otherwise, missed exams/quizzes will result in a zero (0).
Also, note that assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date assigned in the course
schedule. Late assignments will not be accepted and it will result in a zero (0).
8.7 Laptop and Cell Phone Use in Class
You are welcome to bring your laptops to class. Please note, however, that your laptop should be closed
during a guest-speaker presentation.
Further, I understand that it may be absolutely necessary for some of you to keep your cell phones
handy in case of emergencies. In the interest of reducing levels of distraction, please, turn your phones
to “silent” mode during class. In addition, please refrain from texting or chatting during lecture.
8.8 Use of Canvas and E-mail
I will be using Canvas to post lecture materials, assignments, quizzes, grades, and announcements.
I will also be using Canvas to email students enrolled in the course. Accordingly, you should access
Canvas and your registered e-mail account with USF on a daily basis.
Canvas Support is available through USFSM E-Learning staff from 9am to 5pm Monday through
Friday. Please call or email Anthony Spall: aspall@sar.usf.edu | 941-359-4295.
The USF Tampa IT Helpdesk provides 24 hour support for Canvas. Please call 813-974-1222 or email:
help@usf.edu if you need assistance outside of USFSM’s E-Learning hours.
Additionally, Canvas tutorials can be found in the Student Quickstart Guide at:
http://guides.instructure.com/m/8470
8.9 Honesty and Plagiarism Software
The University of South Florida has an account with an automated plagiarism detection service
which allows student assignments be checked for plagiarism. I reserve the right to ask students to
submit their assignments to Turnitin through Canvas. Assignments are compared automatically with
a database of journal articles, web articles, and previously submitted papers. The instructor receives a
report showing exactly how a student’s paper was plagiarized.
Please remove your name from the body of your paper and replace it with your USF ID#. Also, remove
your name from the file name and replace it with your USF ID# (e.g., “U12345678_Essay_1.docx”)
before submitting it to Turnitin.
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Pursuant to the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), students are
requested to maintain confidentiality as a way to keep their personal contact information (i.e. name,
address, telephone) from being disclosed to vendors or other outside agencies. By your submission,
you are also agreeing to release your original work for review for academic purposes to Turnitin.
If you have questions concerning any of the course policies, you must see me at the beginning of the
course. If you do not see me at the beginning of the semester then I assume that you are clear about
the policies and have agreed to abide by them. Thank you!
9 USF Sarasota−Manatee Policies and Procedures
9.1 Academic Dishonesty
The University considers any form of plagiarism or cheating on exams, projects, or papers to be
unacceptable behavior. Please be sure to review the university’s policy in the USFSM Catalog and
the USF Student Code of Conduct.
Current and archived catalogs may be found at: http://usfsm.edu/academics/
The USF Student Code of Conduct can be found at: http://www.sa.usf.edu/srr/page.asp?id=88
9.2 Academic Disruption
The University does not tolerate behavior that disrupts the learning process. The policy for addressing
academic disruption is included with Academic Dishonesty in the USFSM Catalog and the USF
Student Code of Conduct.
Current and archived catalogs may be found at: http://usfsm.edu/academics/
The USF Student Code of Conduct can be found at: http://www.sa.usf.edu/srr/page.asp?id=88
9.3 Contingency Plans
In the event of an emergency, it may be necessary for USFSM to suspend normal operations. During
this time, USFSM may opt to continue delivery of instruction through methods that include but are
not limited to: Canvas, Elluminate, Skype, and email messaging and/or an alternate schedule. It’s the
responsibility of the student to monitor Canvas site for each class for course specific communication,
and the main USFSM and College websites, emails, and MoBull messages for important general
information. The USF hotline at 1 (800) 992-4231 is updated with pre-recorded information during
an emergency. See the Campus Police Website for further information. The USF hotline at 1 (800)
992-4231 is updated with pre-recorded information during an emergency.
9.4 Disabilities Accommodation
Students are responsible for registering with the Office of Students with Disabilities Services (SDS)
in order to receive academic accommodations. Reasonable notice must be given to the SDS office
(typically 5 working days) for accommodations to be arranged. It is the responsibility of the student to
provide each instructor with a copy of the official Memo of Accommodation. Contact Information:
Disability Coordinator: 359-4714;
Email: disabilityservices@sar.usf.edu
Website: http://usfsm.edu/disability-services/
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9.5 Fire Alarm Instructions
At the beginning of each semester please note the emergency exit maps posted in each classroom. These signs are marked with the primary evacuation route (red) and secondary evacuation route (orange) in case the building needs to be evacuated. See information available at:
http://legacy.usfsm.edu/facilities/documents/eap_sept2013.pdf
9.6 Religious Observances
USFSM recognizes the right of students and faculty to observe major religious holidays. Students
who anticipate the necessity of being absent from class for a major religious observance must provide
notice of the date(s) to the instructor, in writing, by the second week of classes. Instructors canceling
class for a religious observance should have this stated in the syllabus with an appropriate alternative
assignment.
9.7 Sexual Misconduct/Sexual Harassment Reporting
USFSM is committed to providing an environment free from sex discrimination, including sexual
harassment and sexual violence (USF System Policy 0-004). The Counseling and Wellness Center
is a confidential resource where you can talk about incidents of sexual harassment and genderbased crimes including sexual assault, stalking, and domestic/relationship violence. This confidential
resource can help you without having to report your situation to either the Office of Student Rights and
Responsibilities (OSSR) or the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity (DIEO), unless you
request that they make a report.
Please be aware that in compliance with Title IX and under the USF System Policy, educators must
report incidents of sexual harassment and gender-based crimes including sexual assault, stalking, and
domestic/relationship violence. If you disclose any of these situations in class, in papers, or to me
personally, I am required to report it to OSSR or DIEO for investigation.
The Deputy Coordinator for USFSM is Mary Beth Wallace, AVP for Student Enrollment, Engagement
and Success, 941-359-4330 or marybeth@sar.usf.edu.
Campus Resources:
Counseling Center and Wellness Center: 941-487-4254
Victim Advocate (24/7): 941-504-8599
List of off-campus resources:
Hope of Manatee: 941-755-6805
Safe Place & Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) - Sarasota: 941-365-1976
First Call for Help- Manatee: 941-708-6488
Sarasota & North Port 941-366-5025
Manatee Glens: 941-782-4800
9.8 Web Portal Information
Every newly enrolled USF student receives an official USF e-mail account. Students receive official
USF correspondence and Canvas course information via that address. Therefore it is the student’s
responsibility to check their USF email regularly.
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10 Syllabus Changes
I reserve the right to modify, supplement and make changes to this syllabus in the event of extenuating
circumstances. In case that the syllabus needs to be adjusted I will announce such adjustments in class
and add the new syllabus on Canvas. I will make every effort to ensure that any changes to the syllabus
benefit the class as a whole.
11 Important Dates to Remember
1. Last day to drop and receive full refund of registration fees: January 9
2. Last day to add courses: January 9
3. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - No Class: January 19
4. USF Spring Break - No Class: March 2 - 7
5. Last day to withdraw from courses with a “W”; no refund & no academic penalty: March 21
6. Term Paper Due: April 20
7. Final Examination Week: April 25 - May 1
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Tentative Schedule and Course Outline
Date
Main Topics
Readings, Assignments, Quizzes, Exams
Week 1
01/05
(M)
Introduction - Welcome to the Course!
1. Introduction to Course Themes
and Requirements (Syllabus
Review)
Readings Due
2. Get-to-know Activities
(a) The Instructor Presents Himself
and his Teaching Philosophy
(b) Students Present Themselves
and their Interests,
Expectations, and Objectives
01/07
(W)
The Discovery of White-Collar Crime
1. Defining White-Collar Crime
1. Read and familiarize yourself with the course Syllabus
Suggestions
1. Bring to class any questions you might have about the
syllabus, the textbook, or Canvas LMS.
2. Prepare an “Elevator Speech” (i.e., a short summary to
quickly and simply present yourself to the class)
[»Instructions]
Readings Due
1. Friedrichs (2009) [Chapter 1, pp. 1-33]
2. Comparing White-Collar and
Conventional Crime Offenders
3. The Social Movement Against
White-Collar Crime
4. Images of White-Collar Crime:
The Role of the Media
5. Exposing White-Collar Crime
Week 2
01/12
(M)
Studying White-Collar Crime and
Assessing Its Costs
Readings Due
1. Friedrichs (2009) [Chapter 2, pp. 34-44]
1. Specific Challenges in the Study of
White-Collar Crime
2. Research Methods for Studying
White-Collar Crime
3. Scholarly research and
White-Collar Crime
01/14
(W)
Studying White-Collar Crime and
Assessing Its Costs
1. Measuring White-Collar Crime:
How Prevalent Is It?
2. The Costs and Consequences of
White-Collar Crime
3. Victims of White-Collar Crime
Week 3
01/19
(M)
Readings Due
1. Friedrichs (2009) [Chapter 2, pp. 44-59]
1st Reading Quiz
1. The quiz will be given at the beginning of class and will
cover the assigned readings for week 1 and week 2 :
Friedrichs (2009), ch. 1 and ch. 2. You should expect at
least one question from each of the readings.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No Class
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Date
Main Topics
Readings, Assignments, Quizzes, Exams
01/21
(W)
Corporate Crime
Readings Due
1. Historical Developments
2. A Typology of Corporate Crime
3. Corporate Violence
4. Corporate Abuse of Power, Fraud,
and Economic Exploitation
5. Are Universities and Colleges
Corporate Criminals?
Week 4
01/26
(M)
Occupational Crime and Avocational
Crime
1. Friedrichs (2009) [Chapter 3, pp. 60-94]
1st Writing Assignment Due
1. In no more than two pages (single-spaced):
“Identify and Discuss the most common pattern or
stages involved in corporate violence. Which industries
seem to have the worst record of corporate violence
and why?”
Readings Due
1. Friedrichs (2009) [Chapter 4, pp. 96-113]
1. Crimes by Small Businesses: Retail
Crime and Service Fraud
2. Crimes by Professionals: Medical,
Legal, Academic, and Religious
Crime
01/28
(W)
Occupational Crime and Avocational
Crime
Readings Due
1. Friedrichs (2009) [Chapter 4, pp. 114-125]
1. Employee Crime
2. Avocational Crime and
White-Collar Crime
Week 5
02/02
(M)
Governmental Crime: State Crime and
Political White Collar Crime
2nd Reading Quiz
1. The quiz will be given at the beginning of class and will
cover the assigned readings for week 3 and week 4 :
Friedrichs (2009), ch. 3 and ch. 4. You should expect at
least one question from each of the readings.
Readings Due
1. Friedrichs (2009) [Chapter 5, pp. 127-139]
1. Governmental Crime: Some Basic
Terms
2. Governmental Criminality on an
Epic Scale
3. Forms of State Criminality
02/04
(W)
Governmental Crime: State Crime and
Political White Collar Crime
Readings Due
1. Friedrichs (2009) [Chapter 5, pp. 141-158]
1. State-Organized Crime
2. Political White-Collar Crime
3rd Reading Quiz
1. The quiz will be given at the beginning of class and will
cover the assigned readings for week 5 : Friedrichs
(2009), ch. 5.
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Date
Main Topics
Readings, Assignments, Quizzes, Exams
Week 6
02/09
(M)
State Corporate Crime, Crimes of
Globalization, and Finance Crime
Readings Due
1. Friedrichs (2009) [Chapter 6, pp. 159-167]
1. State Corporate Crime
2. Crimes of Globalization
02/11
(W)
State Corporate Crime, Crimes of
Globalization, and Finance Crime
Readings Due
1. Friedrichs (2009) [Chapter 6, pp. 168-190]
1. Finance Crime
4th Reading Quiz
1. The quiz will be given at the beginning of class and will
cover the assigned readings for week 6 : Friedrichs
(2009), ch. 6.
2nd Writing Assignment Due
1. In no more than two pages (single-spaced) discuss:
“What are the defining attributes of state corporate
crime, and what are some good examples of such
crime? Chose a specific example and identify the key
elements that produced this state-corporate crime.
Why would you anticipate an increase or decline in
state corporate crime in the future?”
Week 7
02/16
(M)
Enterprise Crime, Contrepreneurial
Crime and Technocrime
Readings Due
1. Friedrichs (2009) [Chapter 7, pp. 192-202]
1. Enterprise Crime: Organized
Crime and White-Collar Crime
2. Contepreneurial Crime:
Professional Criminals and
White-Collar Crime
02/18
(W)
Enterprise Crime, Contrepreneurial
Crime and Technocrime
1. Contepreneurial Crime:
Professional Criminals and
White-Collar Crime
2. Technocrime, Including
Computer Crime
Week 8
02/23
(M)
Midterm Examination - First Half
02/25
(W)
Midterm Examination - Second Half
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1. Friedrichs (2009) [Chapter 7, pp. 203-218]
5th Reading Quiz
1. The quiz will be given at the beginning of class and will
cover the assigned readings for week 7 : Friedrichs
(2009), ch. 7.
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Date
Main Topics
Readings, Assignments, Quizzes, Exams
Week 9
03/02
(M)
Spring Break - No Class
03/04
(W)
Spring Break - No Class
Week 10
03/09
(M)
Explaining White Collar Crime:
Theories and Accounts
Readings Due
1. Friedrichs (2009) [Chapter 8, pp. 219-237]
1. Underlying Assumptions and
Points of Departure
2. Explaining White-Collar
Criminality
3. Organized Criminality and the
Crimes of Organizations
4. Explaining White-Collar Crime:
Theories and Perspectives
03/11
(W)
Explaining White Collar Crime:
Theories and Accounts
1. Structural Strain and the Structure
of Opportunity
2. Conflict Theory and Criminogenic
Societies
3. Explaining Criminalization and
White-Collar Crime
Readings Due
1. Friedrichs (2009) [Chapter 8, pp. 238-248]
6th Reading Quiz
1. The quiz will be given at the beginning of class and will
cover the assigned readings for week 8 : Friedrichs
(2009), ch. 8.
4. Integrated Theories of
White-Collar Crime
5. An Integrated, Multilevel
Approach to Understanding the
Subprime Mortgage Loan Frauds
Week 11
03/16
(M)
Law and the Social Control of White
Collar Crime
Readings Due
1. Friedrichs (2009) [Chapter 9, pp. 250-267]
1. Formal Law and White-Collar
Crime
2. Contemporary Legislative
Lawmaking and White-Collar
Crime
3rd Writing Assignment Due
1. Submit 35% of your Term Paper.
3. Alternative Sources and Forms of
Lawmaking
4. A Selective Review of Substantive
White-Collar Crime Lawmaking
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Date
Main Topics
Readings, Assignments, Quizzes, Exams
03/18
(W)
Law and the Social Control of White
Collar Crime
Readings Due
1. Friedrichs (2009) [Chapter 9, pp. 268-275]
1. Civil and Criminal Law and
White-Collar Crime
2. Law, Corporations, and the
Concept of Criminal Liability
03/21
(S)
LAST DAY TO DROP WITH A “W”
Week 12
03/23
(M)
Policing and Regulating White Collar
Crime
7th Reading Quiz
1. The quiz will be given at the beginning of class and will
cover the assigned readings for week 9 : Friedrichs
(2009), ch. 9.
Readings Due
1. Friedrichs (2009) [Chapter 10, pp. 277-296]
1. Criminal Justice System Policing:
Law Enforcement
2. The Regulatory System Response
03/25
(W)
Policing and Regulating White Collar
Crime
Readings Due
1. Friedrichs (2009) [Chapter 10, pp. 297-308]
1. Private Policing
2. The Role of Lawyers and
Accountants in Policing
White-Collar Crime
3. Self-Regulation: Internal Controls
and Professional Associations
Week 13
03/30
(M)
Prosecuting, Defending, and
Adjudicating White Collar Crime
8th Reading Quiz
1. The quiz will be given at the beginning of class and will
cover the assigned readings for week 12 : Friedrichs
(2009), ch. 10.
Readings Due
1. Friedrichs (2009) [Chapter 11, pp. 309-325]
1. Prosecution at the Local, State,
and Federal Levels
2. The Role of the Grand Jury in
White-Collar Crime Cases
3. Defending White-Collar Criminals
04/01
(W)
Prosecuting, Defending, and
Adjudicating White Collar Crime
Readings Due
1. Friedrichs (2009) [Chapter 11, pp. 326-343]
1. Adjudicating White-Collar Crime
2. The Role of the Trial Jury
3. Judges and the Sentencing of
White-Collar Criminals
4. White-Collar Criminals in the
Correctional System
9th Reading Quiz
1. The quiz will be given at the beginning of class and will
cover the assigned readings for week 13 : Friedrichs
(2009), ch. 11.
5. Civil Suits
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Date
Main Topics
Readings, Assignments, Quizzes, Exams
Week 14
04/06
(M)
Responding to the Challenge of White
Collar Crime
Readings Due
1. Friedrichs (2009) [Chapter 12, pp. 345-358]
1. Raising Consciousness about
White-Collar Crime
2. Policy Options for Responding to
White-Collar Crime
4th Writing Assignment Due
1. Submit 70% of your Term Paper.
3. Responding to White-Collar
Crime as a Moral Issue
4. Securing Compliance and
Sanctioning White-Collar Crime
5. Law and the Coercive Response to
White-Collar Crime
6. Deterrence and White-Collar
Crime
04/08
(W)
Responding to the Challenge of White
Collar Crime
Readings Due
1. Friedrichs (2009) [Chapter 12, pp. 359-368]
1. Rehabilitation, Probation, and
Enforced Self-Regulation
2. Fines, Restitution, and
Community Service
3. Occupation Disqualification
10th Reading Quiz
1. The quiz will be given at the beginning of class and will
cover the assigned readings for week 14 : Friedrichs
(2009), ch. 12.
4. Incarceration
5. Organizational Reform and
Corporate Dissolution
6. Responding To residual Forms of
White-Collar Crime
7. Controlling Governmental Crime
Week 15
04/13
(M)
Students’ Presentation of their Paper
04/15
(W)
Students’ Presentation of their Paper
Week 16
04/20
(M)
Students’ Presentation of their Paper
Term paper Due
Week 16
04/22
(W)
Review for Final Examination
Week 17
04/2505/01
Final Examination
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References
Friedrichs, D. (2009). Trusted criminals: White Collar Crime in Contemporary Society. Belmont, CA: Cengage
Learning, 4th edition.
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