Capstone Course Outline
EQUALIZING ACCESS TO JUSTICE
Removing the Barriers
UNST 421–534, CRN: 65536 , 6 Credits
University Studies - PSU - Spring Term 2017
TEXT: Breaking the Ice, Daisy Kabagarama, 3rd Ed. INST: M. Khalil Zonoozy 503-725.4198
The New Jim Crow, Michelle Alexander Office: M.W. 10:30 -11:00 & 2:00 - 2:30
Readings on Access to Justice, M.K. Zonoozy E-mail:
UUR Workbook, Uniting to Understand Racism
CLASS: M. & W. 11:00AM–1:50 PM, Urban Center 611
UUR Pioneers: Duane Bosworth, J.D. and J.B. Kim, J.D, Dialogue Facilitators
Joseph Quinonis, Guest Lecturer and Dialogue Facilitator
Designed and developed by M.K. Zonoozy
COURSE OBJECTIVE: A comprehensive examination of contemporary multicultural and cross-cultural imperatives, this course will explore the barriers to justice for minorities. Special attention will be given to the U.S. institutional structure and the justice system. Utilizing a progressive approach, students will acquire a deeper understanding and awareness of the root causes of the existing disparities, leading to design and formulation of proactive solutions.
COURSE COMPONENTS: There will be a community partnership with "Uniting to Understand Racism" UUR, a non-profit organization committed to reduce prejudice and discrimination in our communities through study and personal examination. Created in response to issues identified by the Oregon state Task Force on Racial Ethnic Issues in the Judicial System (your professor served as the vice chair of that task force), offers numerous dynamic courses (dialogues) to raise the level of awareness concerning race, race relations and discrimination.
Starting on the Wednesdayof the 3rd week of classes, students will participate in a specially scheduled UUR Dialogue on Race, for six weeks, 12:00 Noon – 1:45 PM, 04/19 - 05/24
Assisting with realization of our objective of equalizing access to justice for all, students will work on small team projects undertaking assigned tasks related to Equity and Social Justice.
Students’ learning outcomes will be represented through the final product of the course which will include design, development and presentation (to UUR pioneers as well as PSU & other community organizational representatives) by each of the above mentioned project teams.
NOTE: This course is specially recommended for students in: Criminology & Criminal Justice, Child & Family Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Political Science, Conflict Resolution, Linguistics, International Studies, Pre-Law and Law as well as professionals within the Justice System.
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Week I_____Introduction to the course
04/0304/05Theoretical perspectives
Modern Society and Social Justice
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Inequalities of Race and Ethnicity; Search for Common Ground
Video presentation: "Struggle for Equality"
Small group exercise and discussion
Assignment: Read Intro and chapter 1 of both books plus pp 1-44 of Reading. Write a 500-word thoughtful reflection on “what does Justice mean to me.”Personal reflections willinclude arelated article or picture from a selected publication.
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Week II___ Justice for All, or Just for Some!
04/1004/12 Toward the definition of Justice
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The Oregon Supreme Court Task Force on
Racial/ Ethnic Issues in the Judicial System
Video Presentation: "Justice and Privilege"
Uniting to Understand Racism, Community Partner
Discussion of the Final Project and Team Formations
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Criminal Justice, "RED"
Guest Lecturer: Lane Borg, J.D.
Assignment:read chapter. 2, Breaking Ice, chapter 2 Jim Crow
and pp 43-121 of reading packe. Write a thoughtful critical review
of a reading assignment of your choice, following the instructions.
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Week III___ The Legacy of Historical Racism, Race the power of an illusion
04/17&04/19 A comprehensive examination of the U.S. History
Project teams progress report and discuss
How racial stereotypes affect behavior within criminal justice?
Guest Lecturer: Kimberley Khan, Ph.D.
Assignment: Read chapter 3 from Breaking the Ice and pp 122-132
of reading packet.Project teams meet prepare your 1s progress
report due next session.
Wednesday, April 19 – 1st dialogue session, 12:00 – 1:45PM
J.B. Kim, J.D., and Duane Bosworth, J.D.
Prepare first Dialogue Reflection Journal Due Next Wed. 04/26
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Week IVAdministration of Justice
04/24 & 04/26 Toward the definition of Justice
Retributive versus Restorative Justice
Justice, The Native American TraditionExperience
Guest Lecturer: Joseph Quinonis,UUR
Immigration Reform, Treatment of Guests to USA, ICE
Ms. Christine Breton, J.D., Metropolitan Public Defenders
Assignment: Read Chapter 4, Breaking the Ice, Chapter 3, Jim
Crow and pp 133-139 of reading packet. Write a thoughtful
critical review of a reading assignment of your choice. Project
groups meet and prepare your 2nd progress report.
Wednesday, April 26– 2nddialogue session, 12:00–1:45 PM
J.B. Kim, J.D. and Duane Bosworth, J.D.
Prepare 2nd dialogue session Reflection Journal due W. 05/03
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Week V The Sociology of Law
05/01 & 05/03 Crime and Criminal Justice System
Equality under the Law, What is the Question?
Removing the Blindfold
Substantive versus Rational Law
Video Presentation: " A Time to Kill "
The Color of Justice
Discretionary Authority and Decisions
Profiling and the probable cause
Video Presentation: "True Colors"
Small group exercise and discussion
Assignment: Read chater5, Breaking the Ice and pp 139-155 of
reading packet. Prepare your personal reflection on "Substantive
Versus Rational Law". Project teams meet and prepare your 3rd
progressreport due next session.
Wednesday, May 03 – 3rd dialogue session, 12:00 – 1:45 PM
J.B. Kim, J.D. and Joseph Quinonis
Prepare 3rd dialogue session Reflection Journal due W. 05/10
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Week VIWhen Justice is compromised
05/08 & 05/10Linguistic and Cultural Barriersto Justice
Multicultural Imperatives and Dynamics
The Real Story - the religious minorityexperience
New Comers to America; in search for Liberty and Justice
Immigration Law and Practice - asset or liability?
Small group exercise and discussion of the journal
Progress report of the final project groups.
Assignment: Read Chapter 5 of the text and pp 157-170 of reading packet. Complete your case analysis of: When Justice is compromised due to language and cultural barriers” Project groups meet and prepare 4th progress report
due next session.
Wednesday, May 10–4thdialogue session, 12:00 – 1:45 PM
J.B. Kim, J.D. and Duane Bosworth, J.D.
Prepare 4th dialogue session Reflection Journal due W. 05/17
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Week VIIUtilizing Conflict,
05/15 & 05/17Struggle for fairness and justice
A celebration of common good for all
Difference in the Eyes of the Law
A Class Apart, The Latino American Experience
Guest Lecturer: TBA
Video Presentation: " A Class Apart".
Small group exercise and discussion of the case analysis
Review and discussion of the readings
Assignment: Project groups meet andprepare your last progress
report due next session.
Wednesday, May 17- 5thdialogue session, 12:00 -1:45 PM
J.B. Kim, J.D. and Duane Bosworth, J.D.
Prepare 5th dialogue session Reflection Journal due W. 05/24
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Week VIIIFrom Creating Definitions to Living Them
05/22 & 05/24Equalizing Access to Justice; Opening the Doors
The Judicial Branch, The Community Conscious
Leadership from the Bench
Role of the Judges in Conveying and Instilling Values
Assignment: Project groups meet prepare your Executive
Summaryand prepare for practice presentation next W. 05/31..
Wednesday, May 24 - UUR dialogue session, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
J.B. Kim, J.D. and Joseph Quinonis
Prepare 6th dialogue session Reflection Journal due W. 05/31.
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Week IX
05/29 Holiday- No Class Meeting
05/31 Discussion and Evaluation of Learning Outcomes
Practice Presentations by all project teams in preparation
for the final presentations next week: Monday, June 05, 2017
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Week X Special Presentation of Final Projects.
06/05 Presentation to UUR, PSU and PDX
Community Members and Friends & Family.
Class will meet at 11:00 am sharp at:
Davis Wright Tremaine Law Firm
Wells Fargo Bank Tower, 24th floor
1300 SW Fifth Ave., Portland, OR
Special Gratitude to our Host: Mr. Duane Bosworth, J.D.
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06/07 Final class meeting - What we have learned. P.2 Self Reflection
Action Plans for The Future. Evaluations
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Many congratulations to our graduating seniors
We are proud of you and your accomplishments
Hope that you will always keep in close touch with your humanity in the pursuit of
JUSTICE FOR ALL
Special thanks to UUR and our esteemed Facilitators and Project mentors
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EVALUATION: Requirements include attendance, participation, in class small group exercises, weekly journals, critical analysis and reflection papers, case analysis and the final team projects . For any clarification, at any time, please do not hesitate to ask.
Attendance & Participation 70 possible points 380 - 400 = A
Dialogue Self Reflection Journal 30 possible points 360 - 379 = A-
Critical Reviews (10 points each) 20 possible points 340 - 359 = B+
Reflection (10 points each) 20 possible points 320 - 339 = B
Case Analysis 20 possible Points 300 - 319 = B-
The Final Project 240 possible points 280 - 299 = C
Total Possible Points 400 possible points
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SPECIAL NOTES:
Attendance Policy:
ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION ARE EXTREMELY IMPORTANT AND REQUIRED. Students are strongly urged not to miss any class sessions When absolutely unavoidable, please contact your professor to arrange for a possible makeup of what you have missed.
Academic Integrity & Honesty:
You will be held to the highest ethical standards of performance. Academic honesty will be strictly observed and required for passing the course – the same standard that is necessary to achieve professional success. Failure to demonstrate these characteristics will result in a failed grade for the assignment and/or course. After all our class focus is on Equity, Fairness and Justice.
Use of Cell Phones and other Electronic Devices:
The use of cell phones and text messaging devices is not permitted in class. Please turn off such devices before coming to class, as they are disruptive to the class and disrespectful to other students and the professor If you are required to have such a device available for a job or emergency situation, please use the vibrate or silent function. Laptops are permitted for note-taking and research, but please refrain from working on assignments, randomly surfing the internet or using instant-messaging programs during class.
Special Needs :
Every effort will be made to accommodate to your special needs (i.e.; Language difficulties, physical conditions, learning disabilities.) Please inform your professor. You may also contact PSU Disability Resource Center at 503-725-4150
Instructions - Critical Review
- 1Write a list of questions or observations as you read the article. This can include praise for the way the author made a certain point, a question about something you didn't understand, a section you believe could have been elaborated on, or a disagreement about how the author presented certain information. This list will serve as a guide for your criticism as you outline and write your essay.
- 2Write an outline for your essay. This should include an introduction, an unbiased summary of the article (which you will expand on in the first draft), and a list of both the positive and negative points that you noted in Step 1. Present the negative points first if the positive points outweigh them, or vice versa. Follow with a statement about the conclusion.
- 3Write the first draft, beginning with your introduction. This must include the name of the article and journal, the author's name, and the topic or the aim of the article, along with a short statement about your overall take on the topic.
- 4Write the summary. This should inform the reader of the overall most important points the author made in the article, and what you believe his intentions were.
- 5Write the critical part of your review, which will be divided into a few paragraphs based on the outline you created. Cite references specifically both with the journal article and from other reliable sources to support your argument and give your review credibility. As with your outline, separate the positive from the negative points, and lead with whichever you have fewer of.
- 6Write the conclusion for your review. This should summarize your overall thoughts on the article and add any justification you didn't mention in the body.
- 7Write a bibliography, which should cite both the journal article as well as any other sources you used to support your points.
Read more: How to Write Critical Reviews of Journal Articles | eHow.com
Equalizing Access to Justice
UNST 421 - 534 - CRN 65536 - 6 Credits
Justice - PSU, Spring 2017 - M K Zonoozy
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