2011-2012 - Woodsworth College - University of Toronto

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WDW490H1 Nicole Myers Advanced Topics in Criminology - Distributing Justice: Current Sentencing Issues in Canada Topics vary from year to year. The objective of the course is to explore emerging issues in Criminology, and their social, legal, ethical and political implications. Consult the Program Office website or Criminology brochure for current course offerings. Prerequisites: 13 FCEs including 1.0 WDW300-level Criminology FCE Distribution Requirement Status: This is a Social Science course Breadth Requirement: Society and its Institutions (3) Themes and Format Sentencing is perhaps the most visible, controversial stage of the criminal process. Often criticized for being too lenient, it seems politicians, the media and the general public are constantly calling for sentencing reform and the need to limit judicial discretion. Despite the appearance of simply picking the 'right' punishment, there are a multitude of factors that play into the sentencing decision. Judges are expected to balance a number of philosophical goals and legal considerations in crafting a sentence. In this course, students will be encouraged to think critically about the visible and covert implications of being criminally sentenced. We will discuss such topics as sentencing philosophy, judicial discretion, plea bargaining, credit for time-served, mandatory minimums, victim involvement and parole. Though we will be focusing primarily on the Canadian context, some empirical research from other countries will be used to demonstrate the multinational nature of these issues and to compliment the work that has been conducted on this issue in Canada. Requirements Reaction Papers 30% Midterm 20% Participation 10% Term Paper Assignment 40% Texts A set of readings will be made available on Blackboard. 39
Criminology 2011/12 Undergraduate Handbook WDW395H1 Independent Study Independent study under the direction of a Criminology faculty member. Approval of the Undergraduate Coordinator is required. It is the responsibility of the student to propose an independent study topic, and obtain the agreement of an instructor who is willing to supervise the project. Prerequisites: WDW205H1, 210H1, 225H1/WDW200Y1, 220Y1 Distribution Requirement Status: Social Science Breadth Requirement: Society and its Institutions (3) Deadline to Apply: At least one week before the start of term WDW396H1 and WDW397Y1 Research Participation Credit course for supervised participation in a faculty research project. Offered only when a faculty member is willing and available to supervise. Available to students only upon invitation by a faculty member. Open only to third and fourth year students enrolled in a Criminology program. Prerequisites: Completion of at least nine full courses. A CGPA of at least 3.0 is recommended. Approval of the Undergraduate Coordinator is required. Distribution Requirement Status: Social Science Breadth Requirement: Society and its Institutions (3) Deadline to Apply: At least one week before the start of term WDW450H1 Criminology Research Project An individual research project under the direction of a Criminology faculty member. Approval of the Undergraduate Coordinator is required. It is the responsibility of the student to propose a research topic, and obtain the agreement of an instructor who is willing to supervise the project. Prerequisites: An average of at least 75% in four WDW Criminology FCEs, and a CGPA of at least 3.0. Distribution Requirement Status: Social Science Breadth Requirement: Society and its Institutions (3) Deadline to Apply: At least one week before the start of term Application forms are available on the Criminology website at www.wdw.utoronto.ca. The Undergraduate Coordinator will review the proposal and if necessary consult with faculty before the result is communicated to the student via email (utor account). For this reason, students are advised to submit proposals in a timely manner. 40 W o o d s w o r t h C o l l e g e U n i v e r s i t y o f T o r o n t o
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