SOC 351 - Crime and Delinquency in Asia

Institution:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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Description:

3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th is course focuses on the nature and extent of crime and delinquency and the social context in which crime occurs in Asian countries. Comparisons of crime and delinquency in various Asian nations will be made with reference to economic development and the social status of women and children. Special topics such as dowry murders in India, Yakuza gangs in Japan and Chinese triads will be discussed. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, junior standing or above, and SOC 101 or ICJ 101

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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