San José State University

San José State University CASA/Department of Justice StudiesJS 10, Introduction to Justice Studies, Section 01, Fall 2012

Instructor: / Mary Juno
Office Location: / MacQuarrie Hall 511
Telephone: / 408-924-2956
Please do not leave voicemail messages at this number.
Email and website: /
http://www.sjsu.edu/people/mary.juno/courses/js10/
Office Hours: / Tues & Thurs 1000-1200, by appointment
Class Days/Time: / Tues & Thurs 0730-0845
Classroom: / MacQuarrie Hall 523
Library Liaison: / Nyle Monday 408-808-2041

Justice Studies Reading and Writing Philosophy

The Department of Justice Studies is committed to scholarly excellence. Therefore, the Department promotes academic, critical, and creative engagement with language (i.e., reading and writing) throughout its curriculum. A sustained and intensive exploration of language prepares students to think critically and to act meaningfully in interrelated areas of their lives–personal, professional, economic, social, political, ethical, and cultural. Graduates of the Department of Justice Studies leave San José State University prepared to enter a range of careers and for advanced study in a variety of fields; they are prepared to more effectively identify and ameliorate injustice in their personal, professional and civic lives. Indeed, the impact of literacy is evident not only within the span of a specific course, semester, or academic program but also over the span of a lifetime.

Course Catalogue Description

This course is a survey of the historical and philosophical development of the criminal justice system. The course covers description, analysis, and evaluation of the components of the system: police, courts, and corrections. We will look at how the system works, the relationship between theory and practice, and individual rights in a democratic society.

Course Goals and Student Learning Objectives

Course Content Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

LO1 Explain the characteristics, structure, and processes of justice system operations in the U.S. Satisfaction of this LO will be measured through the evaluation of small group exercises, short essays, in-class presentations, and written exams.

LO2 Explain criminology, criminal law, criminal statistics, and constitutional criminal procedure as they relate to practices within the justice system. Satisfaction of this LO will be measured through the evaluation of small group exercises, short essays, in-class presentations, and written exams.

LO3 Describe and discuss the purpose, functions, critical issues, and societal interactions of the three major components of the justice system: the police, the courts, and corrections. Satisfaction of this LO will be measured through the evaluation of small group exercises, short essays, in-class presentations, and written exams.

Required Texts/Readings

Textbook

Pearson Criminal Justice: Introduction to the Criminal Justice System.

ISBN 10: 1-256-57151-2

NOTE: This is a specially compiled version of:

Schamalleger, F. (2012). Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction, 9th Ed. Boston, MA: Pearson Prentice Hall.

Classroom Protocol

1. Students are expected to attend all class meetings, arrive on time, stay for the duration of the period, and complete all assignments in accordance with the class schedule. Class participation is expected; it is essential that you come prepared and speak up during class. Failure to do so will negatively affect your grade.

2. Students are responsible for all missed notes, materials and announcements due to absence.

3. Students must stow cell phones, laptops, PDAs, iPads and other electronic devices while in

the classroom. Their use during class is distracting and disrespectful. If you require a laptop

for physical reasons, please bring me documentation from the DRC.

4. Students must print all assignments and turn them in as hardcopy. I do not print documents

and I do not grade electronic copies. Under certain circumstances an assignment may be

emailed in order to meet a deadline, but you must bring me a hardcopy the following class

meeting to be graded.

Assignments

1. Exams (50%): There will be four exams. Each exam will cover reading from the text, lectures, guest speakers, videos, written exercises and internet exercises. Format will be multiple choice, matching, true/false, fill-in and short essay. Make up exams will be essay-only. Only one exam may be made up, and only with prior approval from instructor.

2. Pop Quizzes (10%): These will be at the beginning of class. Late comers will not be permitted to take the quiz and no make ups will be given. Pop quizzes will be based on the reading and will be in true/false, multiple choice and short answer format.

3. Written Assignments and Internet Exercises (20%): Respond thoroughly and substantively to questions and exercises. Type all responses, double-spaced, in essay format and submit them to turnitin.com and in hardcopy.

4. Ride-Along or Court Observation (10%): Schedule and attend a ride-along or court observation that is 4-6 hours long and take copious notes during the event. For a ride-along, include at the top of your paper (single-spaced): agency, officer’s name and phone number or email, date and time of ride along. For a court observation, include (single-spaced): the courthouse, courtroom number, name of presiding judge, case, defendant’s name, and date and time of observation. Write a 3-4 page, double-spaced summary/report detailing the facts, your observations and your experience. Specific guidelines will be distributed. Submit to turnitin.com and in hardcopy.

5. Video Questions (10%): Some videos will be shown in class and others are to be viewed independently at the IRC. I will email you the questions for the assigned videos and will also post them on the class website. Responses must be handwritten.

Extra Credit

Extra credit opportunities will be used to augment your final grade up to 3%.

1. Bring in an article or series of articles on a current event or issue in policing, courts or corrections. Write a brief summary (1 paragraph) of each article, followed by a 1-2 page discussion of how the story relates to what we’ve been talking about and learning in class. (Typed, double-spaced.) Attach the articles to your paper. Acceptable sources for articles: New York Times, LA Times, Washington Post, San Jose Mercury News, San Francisco Chronicle, and Oakland Tribune.

Note: Be prepared to discuss the articles in class.

2. Attend a lecture in the Ann Lucas Lecture Series or the Forensic Science Seminar Series and write a two-page, double-spaced response, discussing the content of the lecture and your response to it.

Grading Policy, Late Work and Make Ups

1. No late work or make up assignments will be accepted or allowed except under extraordinary, documented circumstances, unless instructor specifies otherwise. Please adhere to all stipulated due dates which have been established in order to facilitate grading. See above for information on making up an exam.

2. Students are responsible for reading and following the directions on every assignment. Papers that do not adhere to the directions of an assignment will not be accepted for credit, or may be handed back for revision and resubmission. Assignments resubmitted for this reason will be marked down 10% automatically and must be resubmitted the following class period.

Grading Scale for All Assignments:

Letter: Percentage:

A+ 97-100 C+ 77-79

A 94-96 C 74-76

A- 90-93 C- 70-73

B+ 87-89 D+ 67-69

B 84-86 D 64-66

B- 80-83 D- 60-63

F <60

Note: A grade of C or better is required for all Justice Studies and Forensic Science courses.

Turnitin.com

This is an online plagiarism checking service. You must register with turnitin.com during the first week of class and familiarize yourself with its features. You will submit your written assignments, internet exercises and court observation/ride along to turnitin. Assignments will not be accepted unless they have been submitted to turnitin, and will be considered late until they are submitted. No exceptions. To register: http://www.turnitin.com/à New User (or not, if you already have an account) à enter your information à join the class. Class ID: 5341996 PW: justiceF12

University Policies

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is essential to the mission of San José State University. Students are expected to perform their own work (except when collaboration is expressly permitted by the course instructor) without the use of any outside resources. Students are not permitted to use old tests, quizzes when preparing for exams, nor may they consult with students who have already taken the exam. When practiced, academic integrity ensures that all students are fairly graded. Violations to the Academic Integrity Policy undermine the educational process and demonstrate a lack of respect for oneself, one’s fellow students and the course instructor. Violations also can ruin the university’s reputation and devalue of the degrees it offers. We all share the obligation to maintain an environment that practices academic integrity.

The University’s Academic Integrity Policy is available at http://www.sa.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, requires 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 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 in the course and will be subject to sanctions by the University. For this class, all assignments are to be completed by the individual student unless otherwise specified. If you would like to include in your assignment any material you have submitted, or plan to submit for another class, please note that SJSU’s Academic Policy F06-1 requires approval of instructors.

Dropping and Adding

Students are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures about add/drops, academic renewal, etc. Information on add/drops is available at http://info.sjsu.edu/web-dbgen/narr/soc-fall/rec-298.html. Information on late drops is available at http://www.sjsu.edu/sac/advising/latedrops/policy/ . Students should be aware of the current deadlines and penalties for adding and dropping classes.

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.

Instructor

Mary Juno earned her MSc in Forensic Science from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland, and her BA in Forensic Anthropology from San Francisco State University. Juno worked for many years as a CSI at the Oakland Police Department where she processed hundreds of major crime scenes and taught in the Oakland Police Academy. She currently teaches Police Report Writing and Forensic Investigations in the Criminal Justice Department at Cabrillo College. At SJSU, Juno co-advises the FSS, advises Forensic Science majors, supervises JS and FS internships, edits the Forensic Science Forum Newsletter, and teaches JS 10, JS 100W, FS 11, FS 161, FS 162, FS 163 & FS 164. Her office is located at 511 MacQuarrie Hall.

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JS 10 Introduction to Justice Studies Fall 2012 Course Schedule

Schedule is subject to change.

Homework is always due on Tuesday, unless otherwise specified.

Week / Date / Topics and Deadlines / Readings and Assignments /
1 / 8/23 / Introduction and class overview, form groups / Check out http://www.officer.com
Register with http://www.turnitin.com
Read Ch 1
Complete Written Assignment 1
2 / 8/28
8/30 / What is Crime? What is Criminal Justice?
WA 1 Due / Read Ch 2
View Video 1 and Complete Questions
3 / 9/4
& 9/6 / Elements of Crime
Criminal Law
VQ 1 Due / Complete Written Assignment 2
Study for Exam
4 / 9/11 & 9/13 / Exam 1
WA 2 Due / Read Ch 3
Complete Internet Exercises 1 & 2
5 / 9/18 & 9/20 / Policing: Purpose and Organization
IE 1 & 2 Due / Read Ch 4
Complete Written Assignment 3
6 / 9/25 & 9/27 / Policing: Legal Aspects
WA 3 Due / Read Ch 5
View Video 2 and Complete Questions
7 / 10/2 & 10/4 / Policing: Issues and Challenges
VQ 2 Due
Youtube Assignment / Complete Youtube Assignment
Study for Exam
8 / 10/9 & 10/11 / Exam 2
YT Due
Video 3: Law and Order / Read Ch 6
9 / 10/16 & 10/18 / The Courts
Guest Speaker: Hon. Harlan Grossman, (former FBI agent and federal judge)
VQ 3 Due / Read Ch 7
View Video 4 and Complete Questions
10 / 10/23 & 10/25 / The Courtroom Work Group and the Criminal Trial
VQ4 Due / Read Ch 8
View Video 5 and Complete Questions
Complete Written Assignment 4
11 / 10/30 & 11/1 / Sentencing
WA4 Due, VQ5 Due
Video 6: US Supreme Court / Study for Exam
12 / 11/6 & 11/8 /

Exam 3

VQ6 Due
/ Read Ch 9
13 / 11/13 &
11/15 / Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections
14 / 11/20 & 11/22 / No class meeting this week
Happy Thanksgiving! / Read Ch 10
15 / 11/27 & 11/29 / Prisons and Jails
VQ 7 Due / Read Ch 11
View Video 7 and Complete Questions
16 / 12/4 & 12/6 / Prison Life
VQ 7 Due
Video 8: Parole Board Hearings / Complete Internet Exercise 3
17 / 12/11 / Last day of class
IE 3 Due, VQ8 Due
Ride Along/Court Observation Due / Study!
Final Exam / Fri
12/14 / 0715-0930
Exam 4

Last day to drop a course without receiving a W is Sept 4.

Last day to withdraw from a course is Nov 15.

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