Weekly Coursework
Day 11 — Media, Crime, Criminal Justice
Day 11: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 – Media and Criminal Justice Policy
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Dates to Remember:
— Wednesday, June 12th – Last Class Meeting
Topic: Media & Criminal Justice Policy
Preparatory Readings:
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- Potter and Kappeler. Constructing Crime. entirety
- Rafter. Shots in the Mirror. Chapter 7.
- Surette. Media, Crime and Criminal Justice . Chapter 8-9
- Documentary: “Who the @#$% is Jackson Pollock?” (to be shown in class)
Lecture related links:
Concepts to be covered:
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- different types of crime narratives
- different types of crime film heroes
- prosocial television
- public service announcements (PSAs)
- anti-crime effots
- offender deterrence programs
- victimization reduction programs
- backwards law
- episodic format; thematic format
- immanent justice
- cybercrime
- copycat crime
Discussion Questions:
Note: In order to answer these discussion questions, you will need to do the assigned readings and view the documentary. Due: Wednesday, June 12th.
- Briefly describe each different type of crime film narrative. Today, which type of crime film narrative is the most popular? Why. In Rafter’s discussion of the types of crime heroes, which is the most prevalent today? Why.
- Where and when are surveillance cameras acceptable? Does it matter if they are hidden or openly viewed? does it matter who is watching? Do people have the right to be informed that they are within the view of a surveillance system? [from Surette, p. 202]
- What are the connections between the assigned readings and the documentary, “Who the !@#$ is Jackson Pollock”? In other words, how does this documentary relate to some of the major concepts introduced in this course? Why.
- Discuss a recent local crime or criminal justice event that resulted in heavy media coverage and calls for a change in criminal justice policy. Discuss how the competing constructions of the issue were framed, whether the event became a symbolic crime, and whether a policy change followed or appears likely. [Surette, p. 224]
Learning Beyond:
Note: Other things you might want to explore beyond this week’s materials.
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- Watch the film, “The Enemy of the State” and discuss concerns of living in a high-surveillance society. [from Surette]
- Trace a recent example of the media-based anti-crime effort. How successful was this effort?
- Research CrimeStoppers International and other comparable programs. How successful are such programs? Why.
Recommended Readings:
— Ray Surette. Justice and the Media.
— Ray Surette. The Media and Criminal Justice Policy.
— G O’Keefe. Taking the Bite Out of Crime: The Impact of a Mass Media Crime Prevention Campaign.
— D. Rosenbaum. Crime Stoppers: A National Evaluation of Program Operations and Effects.
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- Gaye Tuchman. The TV Establishment.
- Herbert Schiller. Mind Managers.
- Herbert Schiller. Information Inequality.
- Todd Gitlin. Media Unlimited: How the Torrent of Images and Sounds Overwhelm Our Senses.
- Todd Gitlin. The Whole World is Watching.
- Robert McChesney. Rich Media, Poor Democracy.
- Bernard Goldberg. Bias: A CBS Insider Exposes How the Media Distort the News.
- Bernard Goldberg. Arrogance: Rescuing America from the Media Elite.
Updated: June 6, 2019
Day 12 — Media, Crime, Criminal Justice
Day 12: Wednesday, June 12, 2019 – The Future of Media and Justice
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Topic: The Future of Media & Justice
Preparatory Readings:
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- Potter and Kappeler. Constructing Crime. Epilogue.
- Rafter. Shots in the Mirror. Ch. 8
- Surette. Media, Crime and Criminal Justice . Ch. 10-11.
- Documentary: “—- ” (to be shown in class)
Lecture related links:
Concepts to be covered:
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- illocutionary discourse
- definition of the situation
- social constructionism
- perception v. reality
Discussion Questions:
Note: In order to answer these discussion questions, you will need to do the assigned readings. Due: Wednesday, June 12th (be prepared to discuss in class).
- Which author’s conclusion — Potter & Kappeler, Rafter or Surette — do you agree with the most? Why.
- Based on the materials presented in this course, what is the future direction of media, crime, criminal justice? Why. What does this tell us about the interrelationship between theory, policy, practice?
- In evaluating the teaching/learning model, what are its weaknesses and strengths? Why. And, what ideas and suggestions do you have to improve this teaching/learning model? (Constructive criticism only).
Learning Beyond:
Note: Other things you might want to explore beyond this week’s materials.
-
- Watch the film, “The Enemy of the State” and discuss concerns of living in a high-surveillance society. [from Surette]
- Trace a recent example of the media-based anti-crime effort. How successful was this effort?
- Research CrimeStoppers International and other comparable programs. How successful are such programs? Why.
Recommended Readings:
— Ray Surette. Justice and the Media.
— Ray Surette. The Media and Criminal Justice Policy.
— G O’Keefe. Taking the Bite Out of Crime: The Impact of a Mass Media Crime Prevention Campaign.
— D. Rosenbaum. Crime Stoppers: A National Evaluation of Program Operations and Effects.
-
- Gaye Tuchman. The TV Establishment.
- Herbert Schiller. Mind Managers.
- Herbert Schiller. Information Inequality.
- Todd Gitlin. Media Unlimited: How the Torrent of Images and Sounds Overwhelm Our Senses.
- Todd Gitlin. The Whole World is Watching.
- Robert McChesney. Rich Media, Poor Democracy.
- Bernard Goldberg. Bias: A CBS Insider Exposes How the Media Distort the News.
- Bernard Goldberg. Arrogance: Rescuing America from the Media Elite.
Updated: June 6, 2019
Week 15: Race, Crime, Law
Week of May 12, 2019
Topics: Summary & Conclusion
To stay on track, If you are still missing discussion questions/sets after our second meeting, resolve ASAP before it turns into an F.
Dates to Remember:
— Monday, May 13th – The Last Day of Spring Classes (Journals from Second Meeting to Last Day of Class due)
Preparatory Readings:
- Richard Delgado & Jean Stefancic. The Derrick Bell Reader . — entirety.
- Gordon Fellman. Rambo and the Dalai Lama. — entirety
- Samuel Walker and others. The Color of Justice. — entirety.
- Documentary: “—” (to be shown in class)
Lecture related links:
Concepts to be covered:
-
-
- theory, policy, practice
- illocutionary discourse
- aesthetics of answerability
- the Other
- difference
- critical race theory
- adversarialism v. mutuality
- institutional discrimination
- contextual discrimination
-
Discussion Questions:
Note: In order to answer these discussion questions, you will need to do the assigned readings. Due: Wednesday, May 8th.
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-
- Compare and contrast the documentaries, “Latino Americans” with “Time of Fear.” What are some similarities and differences between these two racial/ethnic group experiences? Why.
- Bring a pair of scissors to class in order to complete this discussion question.
- Overall, what is the most important thing that you learned from this course? Why.
- What are some strengths and weaknesses of this teaching/learning model? What ideas and suggestions do you have to improve this model? (Constructive criticism only)
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Suggestions for Related Class Activities:
- Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. An excellent resource for juvenile justice related issues.
- National Criminal Justice Resource Service. Administered by the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
- Examine present trends of race relations in America. Are things getting better or worse? Why.
- Explore:
- the history of the Latino/a American
- The Brown Beret
- Cesar Chavez
- Reies Tijerina
- immigration
- Japanese American internment camps
- Issei, Nisei, Sansei, Yonsei
- Executive Order 9066
- the model minority stereotype
Recommended Readings:
— Michi Weglyn. Years of Infamy.
— Greg Robinson. By Order of the President: FDR and the Internment of Japanese Americans.
— Richard Reeves. Infamy: The Shocking Story of the Japanese American Internment in World War II.
— Rudolfo Acuna. Occupied America.
— Armando Rendon. The Chicano Manifesto.
— Rudolfo Anaya. Bless Me, Ultima.
— Sandra Cisneros. The House on Mango Street.
— Luis Rodriguez. Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A.
— Danny Santiago. Famous All Over Town.
- Paulo Freire. Pedagogy of the Oppressed.
- Alfie Kohn. No Contest. The Case Against Competition.
- Desmond Tutu. No Future Without Forgiveness.
- Jurgen Habermas. Between Facts and Norms.
- Martha Minow. Making All the Difference: Exclusion, Inclusion and American Law. Check out this link Martha Minow on the Dear Habermas site.
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Created: July 27, 2003
Latest Update: May 8, 2019
Week 15: Professions
Week of May 12, 2019 – Summary & Conclusion
To stay on track — If you were missing discussion questions/sets during your second meeting, resolve ASAP before it turns into an F.
Dates/Deadlines:
- Monday, May 13th – Last Day of Class (Journals due from Second Meeting to Last Day of Class)
Preparatory Readings:
-
- Spencer Johnson. Who Moved My Cheese? — entire book.
- Mark Jones. Criminal Justice Pioneers in U.S. History. — entire book .
- Susan Takata and Jeanne Curran. Theory, Policy, Practice of a Career. [online] – entire book.
- J. Scott Harrs & Karen Hess. Careers in Criminal Justice and Other Related Fields – entire book.
- Randy Pausch. The Last Lecture. entire book
- Documentary: “—-” (shown in class)
Lecture related links:
Concepts to be covered:
- stigma
- office politics
- promotions and advancements
- career changes
- “off duty” activities
- identity crisis
- job loss
- ethical dilemmas
- right v. wrong
- job v. career
- juggling family and career
- the sandwich generation
Discussion Questions:
Note: In order to answer these discussion questions, you will need to read this week’s assigned readings. Due: Friday, May 10th.
- In the future, what do you anticipate to be the most pressing ethical dilemma that you might find yourself in? Why?
- What words of wisdom would you choose to impart to the world if it was your last lecture? Explain why.
- Why do you think some people put more emphasis on their jobs (careers) than on the rest of their lives? [from H&H, p. 320).
- What did you like best about this course? the least? Why. What ideas and suggestions do you have to improve this course? (Constructive criticism only)
Suggestions for your Career Portfolio:
-
- Create a visual collage tracing your career path — past, present and the future.
- Create a photographic presentation of the do’s and don’ts when decorating your office or cubicle.
- Take a picture of yourself (or have a friend do so): What you would wear to an interview? What you would not wear to an interview? Explain both situations.
- Videotape yourself answering interview questions. Constructively critique your performance.
- Write one to two pages discussing role models and mentors who have helped you along the way.
- Map out or illustrate you career path to date.
- Read a biography or autobiography about a prominent criminal justice professional.
- Map out your career related network. Analyze the connections as well as the disconnects in your network.
Recommended Readings:
- Harvey McKay. Sharkproof.
- Harvey McKay. Swim with the Sharks.
- Spencer Johnson. Peaks and Valleys.
- Deepak Malhotra. I Moved Your Cheese.
- Richard Bolles. What Color is Your Parachute?
- Malcolm Gladwell. Outliers: The Story of Success.
- Dennis W. Bakke. Joy at Work.
- Megan Hustad. How to be Useful.
— Jurgen Habermas. Between Facts and Norms.
— Martha Minow. Making All the Difference: Exclusion, Inclusion and American Law.
Email: takata@uwp.edu
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Created: July 27, 2003
Latest Update: May 8, 2019
Week 15: Corrections
Week of May 12, 2019 – Summary & Conclusion
To Stay on Track: If you have a “no grade” because you were missing discussions questions/sets during your second meeting, resolve ASAP before it turns into an F.
Dates/Deadlines:
- Monday, May 13th – Last Class session (Journals due from Second Meeting to Last Day of Class)
Preparatory Readings:
- Hassine. Life Without Parole. — entirety.
- Dawley. A Nation of Lords. entirety.
- Haas and Alpert. Dilemmas of Corrections. entirety.
- Documentary: “”
Lecture related links:
- National Institute of Corrections A resource on jails and local detention.
- Wisconsin Department of Corrections
- Theory, Policy, Practice
- W.I. Thomas “Definition of the Situation
Concepts to be covered:
- death penalty
- shaming
- restorative justice
- retribution
- deterrence
- rehabilitation
- correctional ideologies
- theory, policy, practice
- 6Cs
Discussion Questions:
Note: In order to answer these discussion questions, you will need to incorporate this week’s assigned readings. Due: Friday, May 10th.
- What does Dawley’s A Nation of Lords tell us about the future of corrections for both juveniles and adults? Why. How does Dawley’s conclusion compare to Hassine’s? Why.
- Based on the course materials, what works in American corrections? What does not work? Why.
- Overall, what was the most important thing that you learned in this course? Why.
- What did you like best about this course? What did you like the least? Why. What ideas and suggestions do you have to improve this course? (Constructive criticism only).
Going Beyond the Course Materials:
Note: If you found this week’s topic interesting, check out how you can go beyond the materials discussed.
- What is the future of American corrections?
- What are the major arguments both for and against capital punishment? What is your position?
- Other books related to capital punishment:
- Franklin Zimring. The Contradictions of American Capital Punishment.
- Vincent Henry. Deathwork.
- If you enjoyed reading Hassine’s Life Without Parole, you might be interested in other prisoner autobiographies/biographies:
- Jack Henry Abbott. In the Belly of the Beast.
- Leonard Peltier. Prison Writings.
- Jarvis Jay Masters. Finding Freedom: Writings from Death Row.
- Mumia Abu-Jamal.Live from Death Row.
- Rubin “Hurricane” Carter. Thirteenth Round.
- Eldridge Cleaver. Soul on Ice.
- The Autobiography of Malcolm X.
Recommended Readings:
- Michelle Alexander. The New Jim Crow.
- John Irwin. The Warehouse Prison.
- John Irwin. Prisons in Turmoil.
- John Irwin. The Imprisonment Binge.
- Alfie Kohn. Beyond Discipline: From Compliance to Community.
- Alfie Kohn. Unconditional Parenting.
Email me at: takata@uwp.edu
Created: July 27, 2003
Latest Update: May 8, 2019
Week 14: Race, Crime, Law
Week of May 5, 2019
Topics: Race, Crime, Law in Theory, Policy, Practice
To stay on track, If you are still missing discussion questions/sets after our second meeting, resolve ASAP before it turns into an F.
Dates to Remember:
— Monday, May 6th, the beginning of class – Visual Project’s Overall Learning Assessment due
— Monday, May 13th – The Last Day of Spring Classes
Preparatory Readings:
- Richard Delgado & Jean Stefancic. The Derrick Bell Reader . — entirety.
- Gordon Fellman. Rambo and the Dalai Lama. — entirety
- Samuel Walker and others. The Color of Justice. — entirety.
- Documentary: “Time of Fear” (to be shown in class)
Lecture related links:
Concepts to be covered:
-
-
- theory, policy, practice
- illocutionary discourse
- aesthetics of answerability
- the Other
- difference
- critical race theory
- adversarialism v. mutuality
- institutional discrimination
- contextual discrimination
-
Discussion Questions:
Note: In order to answer these discussion questions, you will need to do the assigned readings. Due: Wednesday, May 8th.
-
-
- Compare and contrast the documentaries, “Latino Americans” with “Time of Fear.” What are some similarities and differences between these two racial/ethnic group experiences? Why.
- Bring a pair of scissors to class in order to complete this discussion question.
- Overall, what is the most important thing that you learned from this course? Why.
- What are some strengths and weaknesses of this teaching/learning model? What ideas and suggestions do you have to improve this model? (Constructive criticism only)
-
Suggestions for Related Class Activities:
- Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. An excellent resource for juvenile justice related issues.
- National Criminal Justice Resource Service. Administered by the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
- Examine present trends of race relations in America. Are things getting better or worse? Why.
- Explore:
- the history of the Latino/a American
- The Brown Beret
- Cesar Chavez
- Reies Tijerina
- immigration
- Japanese American internment camps
- Issei, Nisei, Sansei, Yonsei
- Executive Order 9066
- the model minority stereotype
Recommended Readings:
— Michi Weglyn. Years of Infamy.
— Greg Robinson. By Order of the President: FDR and the Internment of Japanese Americans.
— Richard Reeves. Infamy: The Shocking Story of the Japanese American Internment in World War II.
— Rudolfo Acuna. Occupied America.
— Armando Rendon. The Chicano Manifesto.
— Rudolfo Anaya. Bless Me, Ultima.
— Sandra Cisneros. The House on Mango Street.
— Luis Rodriguez. Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A.
— Danny Santiago. Famous All Over Town.
- Paulo Freire. Pedagogy of the Oppressed.
- Alfie Kohn. No Contest. The Case Against Competition.
- Desmond Tutu. No Future Without Forgiveness.
- Jurgen Habermas. Between Facts and Norms.
- Martha Minow. Making All the Difference: Exclusion, Inclusion and American Law. Check out this link Martha Minow on the Dear Habermas site.
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Created: July 27, 2003
Latest Update: May 2, 2019
Week 14: Professions
Week of May 5, 2019 – The CRMJ Profession in Theory, Policy, Practice
To stay on track — 1) Final Career Portfolio is due at the beginning of class on Wednesday, May 8th. 2) If you were missing discussion questions/sets during your second meeting, resolve ASAP before it turns into an F.
Dates/Deadlines:
- Wednesday, May 8th, beginning of class – Final Career Portfolio due
- Monday, May 13th – Last Day of Class
Preparatory Readings:
-
- Spencer Johnson. Who Moved My Cheese? — entire book.
- Mark Jones. Criminal Justice Pioneers in U.S. History. — entire book .
- Susan Takata and Jeanne Curran. Theory, Policy, Practice of a Career. [online] – Chapter 12 and Now what? .
- J. Scott Harrs & Karen Hess. Careers in Criminal Justice and Other Related Fields – Section 4.
- Randy Pausch. The Last Lecture. entire book
- Documentary: “—-” (shown in class)
Lecture related links:
Concepts to be covered:
- stigma
- office politics
- promotions and advancements
- career changes
- “off duty” activities
- identity crisis
- job loss
- ethical dilemmas
- right v. wrong
- job v. career
- juggling family and career
- the sandwich generation
Discussion Questions:
Note: In order to answer these discussion questions, you will need to read this week’s assigned readings. Due: Friday, May 10th.
- In the future, what do you anticipate to be the most pressing ethical dilemma that you might find yourself in? Why?
- What words of wisdom would you choose to impart to the world if it was your last lecture? Explain why.
- Why do you think some people put more emphasis on their jobs (careers) than on the rest of their lives? [from H&H, p. 320).
- What did you like best about this course? the least? Why. What ideas and suggestions do you have to improve this course? (Constructive criticism only)
Suggestions for your Career Portfolio:
-
- Create a visual collage tracing your career path — past, present and the future.
- Create a photographic presentation of the do’s and don’ts when decorating your office or cubicle.
- Take a picture of yourself (or have a friend do so): What you would wear to an interview? What you would not wear to an interview? Explain both situations.
- Videotape yourself answering interview questions. Constructively critique your performance.
- Write one to two pages discussing role models and mentors who have helped you along the way.
- Map out or illustrate you career path to date.
- Read a biography or autobiography about a prominent criminal justice professional.
- Map out your career related network. Analyze the connections as well as the disconnects in your network.
Recommended Readings:
- Harvey McKay. Sharkproof.
- Harvey McKay. Swim with the Sharks.
- Spencer Johnson. Peaks and Valleys.
- Deepak Malhotra. I Moved Your Cheese.
- Richard Bolles. What Color is Your Parachute?
- Malcolm Gladwell. Outliers: The Story of Success.
- Dennis W. Bakke. Joy at Work.
- Megan Hustad. How to be Useful.
— Jurgen Habermas. Between Facts and Norms.
— Martha Minow. Making All the Difference: Exclusion, Inclusion and American Law.
Email: takata@uwp.edu
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Created: July 27, 2003
Latest Update: May 2, 2019
Week 14: Corrections
Week of May 5, 2019 – Corrections in Theory, Policy, Practice
To Stay on Track: If you have a “no grade” because you were missing discussions questions/sets during your second meeting, resolve ASAP before it turns into an F.
Dates/Deadlines:
- Monday, May 13th – Last Class session
Preparatory Readings:
- Hassine. Life Without Parole. — entirety.
- Dawley. A Nation of Lords. entirety.
- Haas and Alpert. Dilemmas of Corrections. entirety.
- Documentary: “”
Lecture related links:
- National Institute of Corrections A resource on jails and local detention.
- Wisconsin Department of Corrections
- Theory, Policy, Practice
- W.I. Thomas “Definition of the Situation
Concepts to be covered:
- death penalty
- shaming
- restorative justice
- retribution
- deterrence
- rehabilitation
- correctional ideologies
- theory, policy, practice
- 6Cs
Discussion Questions:
Note: In order to answer these discussion questions, you will need to incorporate this week’s assigned readings. Due: Friday, May 10th.
- What does Dawley’s A Nation of Lords tell us about the future of corrections for both juveniles and adults? Why. How does Dawley’s conclusion compare to Hassine’s? Why.
- Based on the course materials, what works in American corrections? What does not work? Why.
- Overall, what was the most important thing that you learned in this course? Why.
- What did you like best about this course? What did you like the least? Why. What ideas and suggestions do you have to improve this course? (Constructive criticism only).
Going Beyond the Course Materials:
Note: If you found this week’s topic interesting, check out how you can go beyond the materials discussed.
- What is the future of American corrections?
- What are the major arguments both for and against capital punishment? What is your position?
- Other books related to capital punishment:
- Franklin Zimring. The Contradictions of American Capital Punishment.
- Vincent Henry. Deathwork.
- If you enjoyed reading Hassine’s Life Without Parole, you might be interested in other prisoner autobiographies/biographies:
- Jack Henry Abbott. In the Belly of the Beast.
- Leonard Peltier. Prison Writings.
- Jarvis Jay Masters. Finding Freedom: Writings from Death Row.
- Mumia Abu-Jamal.Live from Death Row.
- Rubin “Hurricane” Carter. Thirteenth Round.
- Eldridge Cleaver. Soul on Ice.
- The Autobiography of Malcolm X.
Recommended Readings:
- Michelle Alexander. The New Jim Crow.
- John Irwin. The Warehouse Prison.
- John Irwin. Prisons in Turmoil.
- John Irwin. The Imprisonment Binge.
- Alfie Kohn. Beyond Discipline: From Compliance to Community.
- Alfie Kohn. Unconditional Parenting.
Email me at: takata@uwp.edu
Created: July 27, 2003
Latest Update: May 2, 2019
Week 13: Race, Crime, Law
Week of April 28, 2019
Topics: The Color of Justice & the Future
To stay on track, 1) you should be finishing your visual project’s overall learning assessment,and proofreading. 2) If you are still missing discussion questions/sets after our second meeting, resolve ASAP before it turns into an F.
Dates to Remember:
— Monday, May 6th, the beginning of class – Visual Project’s Overall Learning Assessment due
— Monday, May 13th – The Last Day of Spring Classes
Preparatory Readings:
- Richard Delgado & Jean Stefancic. The Derrick Bell Reader . — Ch. 15.
- Gordon Fellman. Rambo and the Dalai Lama. — entirety
- Samuel Walker and others. The Color of Justice. — Ch. 11.
- Documentary: “Latino Americans” (to be shown in class)
Lecture related links:
Concepts to be covered:
-
-
- theory, policy, practice
- illocutionary discourse
- aesthetics of answerability
- the Other
- difference
- critical race theory
- adversarialism v. mutuality
- institutional discrimination
- contextual discrimination
-
Discussion Questions:
Note: In order to answer these discussion questions, you will need to do the assigned readings. Due: Wednesday, May 1st.
-
-
- On page 513, Walker et al state: “We believe that based on a fair assessment of the evidence we can confidently conclude that the criminal justice system is characterized by disparities based on race and ethnicity. It is impossible to ignore the disproportionate number of people of color arrested, imprisoned and on death row.” How would Bell and Fellman respond to this quote? Why.
- How would Fellman, Walker and Bell assess the future of American race and ethnic relations? Which author do you agree with the most? Why.
-
Suggestions for Related Class Activities:
- Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. An excellent resource for juvenile justice related issues.
- National Criminal Justice Resource Service. Administered by the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
- Examine present trends of race relations in America. Are things getting better or worse? Why.
- Explore:
- the history of the Latino/a American
- The Brown Beret
- Cesar Chavez
- Reies Tijerina
- immigration
Recommended Readings:
— Rudolfo Acuna. Occupied America.
— Armando Rendon. The Chicano Manifesto.
— Rudolfo Anaya. Bless Me, Ultima.
— Sandra Cisneros. The House on Mango Street.
— Luis Rodriguez. Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A.
— Danny Santiago. Famous All Over Town.
- Paulo Freire. Pedagogy of the Oppressed.
- Alfie Kohn. No Contest. The Case Against Competition.
- Desmond Tutu. No Future Without Forgiveness.
- Jurgen Habermas. Between Facts and Norms.
- Martha Minow. Making All the Difference: Exclusion, Inclusion and American Law. Check out this link Martha Minow on the Dear Habermas site.
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Created: July 27, 2003
Latest Update: April 25, 2019
Week 13: Professions
Week of April 28, 2019 – The Future: Career Changes, Promotions and Advancement
To stay on track — 1) Continue to revise and re-submit draft elements of your final career portfolio. The final day to submit a draft item is Friday, May 3rd. 2) If you were missing discussion questions/sets during your second meeting, resolve ASAP before it turns into an F.
Dates/Deadlines:
- Friday, May 3rd – The last day to submit one draft portfolio element
- Wednesday, May 8th, beginning of class – Final Career Portfolio due
- Monday, May 13th – Last Day of Class
Preparatory Readings:
-
- Spencer Johnson. Who Moved My Cheese? — entire book.
- Mark Jones. Criminal Justice Pioneers in U.S. History. — entire book .
- Susan Takata and Jeanne Curran. Theory, Policy, Practice of a Career. [online] – Chapter 11.
- J. Scott Harrs & Karen Hess. Careers in Criminal Justice and Other Related Fields – Section 4.
- Randy Pausch. The Last Lecture. first half of book!
- Documentary: “Soul of Justice” (shown in class)
Lecture related links:
Concepts to be covered:
- image
- the fixed image
- patterns of visibility and invisibility
- jargon of exclusivity
- nonverbal behavior
- Erving Goffman’s dramaturgy
- presentation of self
- front stage & back stage behavior
- props
- stigma
- office politics
- promotions and advancements
- career changes
- “off duty” activities
- identity crisis
- job loss
Discussion Questions:
Note: In order to answer these discussion questions, you will need to read this week’s assigned readings. Due: Friday, May 3rd.
- “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” General Colin L. Powell (from H&H p. 281). What is your interpretation of this quote and why did the authors include it in this section of the textbook?
- What needs to be done once you get the job? (H&H, p. 282). Explain why.
- Why do you think important people often seem so “down-to-earth”? Conversely, why do you think many “not-so-important” people act so brashly? [from H&H, p. 291).
- What are Thelton Henderson’s strengths and weaknesses? Why.
Suggestions for your Career Portfolio:
-
- Create a visual collage tracing your career path — past, present and the future.
- Create a photographic presentation of the do’s and don’ts when decorating your office or cubicle.
- Take a picture of yourself (or have a friend do so): What you would wear to an interview? What you would not wear to an interview? Explain both situations.
- Videotape yourself answering interview questions. Constructively critique your performance.
- Write one to two pages discussing role models and mentors who have helped you along the way.
- Map out or illustrate you career path to date.
- Read a biography or autobiography about a prominent criminal justice professional.
- Map out your career related network. Analyze the connections as well as the disconnects in your network.
Recommended Readings:
- Harvey McKay. Sharkproof.
- Harvey McKay. Swim with the Sharks.
- Spencer Johnson. Peaks and Valleys.
- Deepak Malhotra. I Moved Your Cheese.
- Richard Bolles. What Color is Your Parachute?
- Malcolm Gladwell. Outliers: The Story of Success.
- Dennis W. Bakke. Joy at Work.
- Megan Hustad. How to be Useful.
— Jurgen Habermas. Between Facts and Norms.
— Martha Minow. Making All the Difference: Exclusion, Inclusion and American Law.
Email: takata@uwp.edu
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Created: July 27, 2003
Latest Update: April 25, 2019
Susan Takata 