SOCI 471 - Urban Investigation

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

SOCI - Sociology

Description:

The course combines the methods of sociology and journalism to investigate social issues. The specific topic of the course is the broad reality of incarceration; the philosophies that lie behind incarceration to the latent effects of jailing people, to public views of the effectiveness of our present system. We use a comparative framework, looking at incarceration in other countries and historical eras. We consider alternatives, social costs, and unintended consequences of social policies. Also listed as JMA 471. Prerequisite: Any 100-level Sociology course.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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