Criminology
Spring 2006
TA Bethany Everett
Office Hours: Tuesday 10-11 and Thursday 10-11
Email: Bethany.Everett@colorado.edu
Recitation Times and Locations
R011 T 9-950 HUM 245
R012 R 11-1150 EKLY M203
R013 R 9-950 HUM 186
R014 T 11-1150 EKLY M203 33
Description: The main goal of recitation is to gain a deeper understanding of the readings and lecture materials presented during lecture by Dr. Potter in addition to covering new topics. This goal will be accomplished through discussion, lecture, and assignments conducted in a small group setting. This will allow students a chance to interact with other classmates and the opportunity clarify any questions students may have. All readings and discussion will follow lecture syllabus.
Classroom Expectations
Students are expected to come to class prepared to discuss the readings and lecture material. As stated in the description, recitation is designed to be an interactive aspect to the course; this proves to be extremely difficult if students are not prepared to participate in recitation discussions and/or activities. Furthermore students are expected to behave in an adult manner, and to create a respectful environment where everyone in the class is comfortable asking questions and expressing opinions. Hate speech of any kind will not be tolerated.
Grading
Recitation composes twenty percent of your total course grade, therefore it is extremely important that you attend, participate, and take seriously the assignments. The assignments are designed to aid you in furthering your understanding of the course material and to prepare you for tests and the research paper. Grading for all assignments (except attendance) will be done on a 0-100 scale.
5% Attendance (See lecture syllabus for policy)
5% Leading Group Discussion
10% Two Short Papers
Leading Group Discussion
Students will sign up for one week to foster a group discussion (with one or two other classmates) at the beginning of each recitation. Students are to come prepared with questions to pose to the class or a short thoughtful activity that will further students understanding of the readings. This is a one time assignment worth 5% of students’ total grade, therefore questions are expected to be thoughtful and helpful in clarifying material.
Short Writing Assignment
Students will sign up for two dates to turn in two separate 2-3 page papers using a theory discussed during class to assess a current (last six months please) newspaper article about a crime committed. These papers will be discussed in class in small groups throughout the semester. Papers will be graded on a 100 point scale and assessed based upon the relevance of the crime to the theory, student’s ability to neatly summarize the crime, demonstration of knowledge about the theory and overall writing style and flow. More information will be made available.
If you qualify for accommodations because of a disability, please submit to me an letter from Disability Services in a timely manner so that your needs may be addressed. Disability Services determines accommodations based on documented disabilities. Contact: 303-492-8671, Willard Hall 322, and www.colorado.edu/disabilityservices.
Campus policy regarding religious observances requires that faculty make every effort to reasonably and fairly deal with all students who, because of religious obligations, have conflicts with scheduled exams, assignments or required attendance. In this class, please inform me before the event or holiday and I will accommodate you. If you inform me after the event or holiday, I will not accommodate you. Students can see full details of this policy at www.colorado.edu/policies/fac_relig.html.
Students and faculty each have a responsibility for maintaining an appropriate learning environment. Students who fail to adhere to behavioral standards may be subject to discipline. Faculty have the responsibility to treat students with understanding, respect and dignity, to guide classroom discussion, and to set reasonable limits on the manner in which students express opinions. Every opinion is treated with respect and your right to hold that opinion is protected.
All students of the University of Colorado are responsible for knowing and adhering to the academic integrity policy of the institution. Violations of this policy include:
a] cheating
b] plagiarism (document sources very carefully and rigorously)
c] aiding others in academic dishonesty,
d] fabrication and lying,
e] bribery and
f] threatening behavior.
All incidents of academic misconduct will be reported to the Honor Code Council. If you are found to be in violation of University policy, you will be subject to sanctions from the instructor and the University including but not limited to probation, expulsion, and suspension. The Honor code can be found at www.colorado.edu/policies/honor.html.
The University of Colorado policy on sexual harassment applies to all students, staff and faculty. Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual attention. It can involve intimidation, threats, coercion, or promises that create an environment that is hostile or offensive. Harassment can occur between members of the opposite sex, those of the same sex, students, staff, faculty or administrators, and may occur anywhere on the campus or related to campus activities. Any student, faculty or staff who believes that he/she has been sexually harassed should contact the Office of Sexual Harassment (OSH) at 303-492-2127 or the Office of Judicial Affairs at 303-492-5550. Further information may found at www.colorado.edu/sexualharassment.