SOC 305 - The Sociology of Law

Institution:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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Description:

3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS An understanding of the place of legal systems within social systems from the perspective of social theory. Systems of jurisprudence, both civil and criminal, will be explored for their social meaning and use as instruments of social control. Manifest and latent functions in the administration of justice, the interactions of lawyers, police, prosecutors and judges as well as their relations with the public will be studied. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, SOC 101, and junior standing or above.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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