Bulletin - John Jay College Of Criminal Justice - CUNY

Courses Offered
ITALIAN (Department of Foreign
Languages and Literatures)
ITA 101 Introductory Italian I
3 hours, 3 credits
A basic course in the Italian language with an emphasis on oral and
written communication, reading, vocabulary, and the customs and
culture of Italy. No credit will be given for ITA 101 if taken after the
completion of ITA 102. Ten laboratory hours during the semester are
required.
ITA 102 Introductory Italian II
3 hours, 3 credits
This course will enable the student to speak, comprehend, read and
write Italian on a basic level. Ten laboratory hours during the
semester are required.
Prerequisite: ITA 101 or placement examination
ITA 201-202 Intermediate Italian
3 hours, 3 credits
Emphasis on conversation with some written assignments based on
contemporary prose selections.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and successful completion of ITA 102 or the
equivalent
LLS 107 Puerto Rican Literature: Criminal Justice
Themes in Poetry and Drama
3 hours, 3 credits
A survey of the criminal justice themes as reflected in Puerto Rican
poetry and drama. In addition to aesthetic values, subjects like the
following will be discussed: concepts and attitudes toward crime
among Puerto Ricans; personal and social causes of the crimes
attributed to Puerto Ricans. The factors that influence the image and
attitudes of the Puerto Rican toward the police, courts and law
enforcement agencies; the physical and moral consequences of
imprisonment. Puerto Rican poets and playwrights in the United
States such as Pedro Pietri, Victor Hernandez Cruz and Miguel
Pinero will be included.
Prerequisite: An understanding of spoken Spanish is required
LLS 108 Puerto Rican Literature: Criminal Justice
Themes in the Essay, Short Story and Novel
3 hours, 3 credits
The study of Puerto Rican literature as a mode for understanding the
cultural, social and economic matrix of crime and punishment.
Insights about the Puerto Rican law offender and gang member will
be traced through the study of literary works by Puerto Ricans in the
United States, such as Piri Thomas and Humberto Cintron.
Prerequisite: An understanding of spoken Spanish is required
LATIN AMERICAN AND LATINA/O
STUDIES
LLS 104 History of Puerto Rico
(Same course as HIS 104)
3 hours, 3 credits
A broad history of Puerto Rico from its beginnings to the present.
Major emphasis will be given to the political, economic and social
developments, with some attention to cultural themes.
LLS 110 Popular Musics of the Caribbean
(Same course as MUS 110)
3 hours, 3 credits
A survey of the major popular music styles of the Caribbean,
including salsa, reggae, soca, and other genres, exploring their social
contexts, historical origins and relation to indigenous folk music.
The important role of New York City as a center for Caribbean music
will also be examined.
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