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SyllabusCJ 477 – Special Topics in Criminal Justice

Summer 1June 2 : July 1 / 2004

10-12 am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Credit = 3

Professor : Dr. Mamdooh abdelhameed Office hours: Monday & Wednesday 9 – 10 Am (or by appointment) Office : C 104 Phone Office: 936 294 1654 Cell Phone : 936 662 1725 E-mail: [email protected]


Required Texts:*** Handouts will be provided throughout the

semester to supplement course texts. *** Brown, Nathan J., "The Rule of Law in the Arab

World" "Courts in Egypt & the Gulf", Cambridge, New York, 1997.

Course Description

The study of Criminal Justice in societies other than the United States including but not limited to Middle

East region. Emphasis are on the uncommon roots of Criminal Justice in this region and the effectiveness of such system in responding to criminal behavior.


Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, the students should be familiar with the basic structure and operation of several

major types of criminal justice systems in the world. Furthermore, the ultimate goal of this course will be to

develop cross-cultural sensitivity to differences in criminal justice and to develop the capacity of answering fundamental questions. With the knowledge and

understanding of the global variety and transformation of criminal justice systems, students should be able to conduct

critical thinking concerning the issues of criminal justice reform, international cooperation, and criminal justice in a

multi-cultural society.


Course Requirements

Midterm and Final Examination tests will be given that include information presented in readings, films,

discussions in class, and any information conveyed by guest speakers. It is your responsibility to keep up with the

assigned readings. The majority of the exams will be from the reading assignments.

Weekly assignments – A weekly brief, not to exceed two pages (double –spaced) will be submitted each week on assigned topics. Short quizzes based upon the week’s reading will occur frequently

during the course. Important Notice: Students are required to read their

assignment before coming to class and to be prepared to discuss the basic concepts and present their views.


Course Requirements

Major paper – a fifteen to twenty pages, A4-style, double-spaced research will be completed by each student on a subject of

international concern involving the criminal justice systems of an assigned country. The paper should provide an in-depth analysis of

the issues involved from a legal, systemic, and political perspective.

Students must have a minimum of five references. Information taken from the Internet may be used, however understand that

there is no review of fact for information presented on most websites. References should include a variety of sources. Each student will give a 15 to 20 minute presentation on major paper

findings.


Course Grade System

Midterm and Final Exams = 50% totalMajor Paper = 25%Class Participation, quizzes, and Attendance = 25%

Academic DishonestySection 5.3 of the SHSU student Guidelines stipulates, ”Students

are to maintain complete honesty and academic integrity in the academic experiences both in and out of the classroom”.

Academic dishonesty includes cheating on tests and on required papers. Students are urged to become familiar with the student

Guidelines. Anyone found to be involved in instances of academic dishonesty will be dealt with in the manner described in

the Guidelines. Plagiarism involves the use of another person’s writing or materials without attributing the source (citation). The

use of lengthy exact quotes in papers is not acceptable in assignments.


Course Grade System

Disabled Student PolicyStudents with a disability, which affects their academic

performance, are expected to arrange for a conference with the instructor in order that appropriate strategies can be considered to

ensure that participation and achievement opportunities are not impaired. The physically impaired may contact the Director of the

Counseling Center as chair of the Committee for Continuing Assistance for Disabled Students by telephone (294-1720).

Order of Topics and Reading AssignmentsBe aware that guest speakers may lecture on certain topics and the syllabus will serve largely as a guide for class participation.

Reading and writing assignments, however, should be completed prior to the date of the class assignment.


First Week : 7 – 11 June

Monday : June 7(Arab World Geography) Tuesday : June 8(Arab World Political System) Wednesday : June 9(Arab World Social System) Thursday : June 10(Arab World Religious System) Friday : June 11(Revision)


Second Week : 14 – 18 June

Monday : June 14(Arab World Criminal Justice System) Tuesday : June 15(Arab World Criminal Law) Wednesday : June 16(The Crime) Thursday : June 17(The Crime – physical factor) Friday : June 18

(Revision))


Third Week : 21 – 25 June

Monday : June 21(The Crime – Moral Factor) Tuesday : June 22(Penal – Precautions) Wednesday : June 23(Judicial System) Thursday : June 24(Police System) Friday : June 25(Revision)


Fourth Week : 28 June – 1 July

Monday : June 28(Prisons System) Tuesday : June 29(Prisons System) Wednesday : June 30(Revision) Thursday : July 1(Final Exam.)


Syllabus College of Criminal Justice

Sam Houston State University CJ 361 – Comparative Criminal Justice

Systems

Summer 2July 6 - August 4 / 2004

Monday & Wednesday 6 – 9 PM6.00 – 7.15 PM, 7.15 – 7.45 PM, 7.45 – 8.30 PM, 8.30 – 9.00 PM

Credit = 3 University Center


Professor:Dr. Mamdooh Abdelhameed

Office hours: Monday & Wednesday 10 – 11 AM

(or by appointment)

Office : C 104

Phone Office: 936 294 1654 Cell Phone :936 662 1725

E-mail: [email protected]


I. Required Texts:*** Handouts will be provided throughout the

semester to supplement course texts.

Reichel Philip L.(2002) Comparative Criminal Justice Systems : A Topical Approach ( 3 ed edition ) New

Jersey , Prentice Hall.

II. Course Description

The study of Criminal Justice in societies other than the United States including but not limited to Middle

East region. Emphases are on the uncommon roots of Criminal Justice in this region and the effectiveness of such system in responding to criminal behavior.


III. Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, the students should be familiar with the basic structure and operation of several

major types of criminal justice systems in the world. Furthermore, the ultimate goal of this course will be to

develop cross-cultural sensitivity to differences in criminal justice and to develop the capacity of answering fundamental questions. With the knowledge and

understanding of the global variety and transformation of criminal justice systems, students should be able to conduct

critical thinking concerning the issues of criminal justice reform, international cooperation, and criminal justice in a

multi-cultural society.


IV. Course Requirements

A. Midterm and Final Examination tests will be given that include information presented in readings, films,

discussions in class, and any information conveyed by guest speakers. It is your responsibility to keep up with the

assigned readings. The majority of the exams will be from the reading assignments.

B. Weekly assignments – A weekly brief, not to exceed two pages (double –spaced) will be submitted each week on

assigned topics. Short quizzes based upon the week’s reading will occur frequently during the course.

Important Notice: Students are required to read their assignment before coming to class and to be prepared

to discuss the basic concepts and present their views.


C. Major paper – a fifteen to twenty pages, A4-style, double-spaced research will be completed by each student on a subject of international concern involving the criminal justice systems of an assigned country. The paper should provide an in-depth analysis of the issues involved from a

legal, systemic, and political perspective

Students must have a minimum of five references. Information taken from the Internet may be used, however understand that

there is no review of fact for information presented on most websites. References should include a variety of sources. Each student will give a 15 to 20 minute presentation on major paper

findings

IV. Course Requirements


V. Course Grade System

Midterm and Final Exams = 50% totalMajor Paper = 25%Class Participation, quizzes, and Attendance = 25%

Academic DishonestySection 5.3 of the SHSU student Guidelines stipulates, ”Students

are to maintain complete honesty and academic integrity in the academic experiences both in and out of the classroom”.

Academic dishonesty includes cheating on tests and on required papers. Students are urged to become familiar with the student

Guidelines. Anyone found to be involved in instances of academic dishonesty will be dealt with in the manner described in

the Guidelines. Plagiarism involves the use of another person’s writing or materials without attributing the source (citation). The

use of lengthy exact quotes in papers is not acceptable in assignments.


Disabled Student PolicyStudents with a disability, which affects their academic

performance, are expected to arrange for a conference with the instructor in order that appropriate strategies can be considered to

ensure that participation and achievement opportunities are not impaired. The physically impaired may contact the Director of the

Counseling Center as chair of the Committee for Continuing Assistance for Disabled Students by telephone (294-1720).

Order of Topics and Reading AssignmentsBe aware that guest speakers may lecture on certain topics and the syllabus will serve largely as a guide for class participation.

Reading and writing assignments, however, should be completed prior to the date of the class assignment.


First Week : 3 – 9 July

Wednesday July 7Introduction (Geography, Political, Social, Regional)

Monday July 12Legal Systems 1 (Criminal Laws, Resources, Crimes) Wednesday July 14Legal Systems 2 (Penal Law)

Second Week : 10 – 16 July


Third Week : 17 – 23 JulyMonday July 19Judicial Systems (Criminal Case, Partner, Judicial Authority, Courts) Wednesday July 21Prison Systems – Mid-term Exams.

Fourth Week :24 – 30 July Monday July 26Policing Systems, Administrative Systems, Hearing Systems Wednesday July 28Policing Systems, Education, Training Systems, Women Police


Fifth Week : 31July – 6 August

Monday August 2Final Examination

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