Instructor:       Kevin Murphy                               Location: 319 Cooper Street, rm. 109
Email:             Kevin_Murphy@fd.org                 Time: MW 6:00-7:20pm, 50:202:345 Sec. 40
                      kebmur@Camden.Rutgers.edu
Telephone:     856-968-4844, 856-304-3051
Office Hours: By Appointment

Summary of the Course: The course will examine the factors that are involved in different forms of legal traditions in various countries. We will analyze how the political, cultural and economic structures may impact a country’s criminal justice systems. The analysis will include the law enforcement, court and correctional practices of those nations.

Grading:
Participation: 10% of the grade will be based on participation. It is absolutely necessary to complete all reading assignments.

Homework: 15% of the grade will be based on homework assignments, which will include one to two page reaction papers (single spaced) to selected readings. Students will be assigned a day where they will lead the class discussion on the reading material.

Two Quizzes: 15%

Midterm: 20%

Project: 20% of your grade. The grade will be based on a 6 to 8-page paper. The paper will conform to APA style. The paper will be done in 12-point type. A part of the grade will be based on the presentation of the research in class. Each student will select one pre-approved country and research the following areas:
        Overview of Country
        Government
        Historical background
        Crime statistics
        Culture
        Type of legal system - Tradition
        Police
        Courts
        Corrections
The paper will include an Analysis Section where you will draw at least 4 differences between your country and the United States. You will also make recommendations based on your research.

Final: 20%

Text: Fairchild and Dammer (3rd Edition) Comparative Criminal Justice Systems. Wadsworth.

Please note that additional readings will be assigned.

Attendance: Students are required to attend all classes. Those students who need to be absent must notify me as soon as possible.

Academic Integrity: Cheating, plagiarism, or aiding other students in this behavior will not be tolerated. Violations will be reported to the Dean of Students.

Important Dates:

September 12         - Class convenes - Introduction
September 26         - Project country due
October 12             - Quiz
October 19             - Outline and Reference Section due
November 2           - Midterm
November 21         - Quiz
November 28         - 1st Draft of paper due
December 7           - Papers due - Presentations
December 14         - Reading day – Review Session
December 19         - Final

posted by Jon'a Meyer