Bulletin - John Jay College Of Criminal Justice - CUNY

Courses Offered
LLS 145 Puerto Rican Culture and Folklore
3 hours, 3 credits
A study of the emergence of a national culture and folklore. The
Taino, Spanish and African contributions to the Puerto Rican
personality and character. Emphasis on the impact of the culture of
the United States on Puerto Rico and the resulting conflicts. The
search for a Puerto Rican identity in the United States.
combines discussion of the specific texts and acting styles with an
examination of both the creative and literary components. Course
requirements include reading of selected plays in English,
performance of scenes in class and students' performance of their
own works to be showcased at the end of the semester.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and sophomore standing or above
LLS 166 History of the Caribbean Islands
(Same course as AAH 166 and HIS 166)
3 hours, 3 credits
A broad survey of the history of the Caribbean Island nations and
territories from the beginnings of European colonization until the
present. Particular attention will be given to the economic and social
aspects of the evolution, and to the problems of unity and diversity.
LLS 215 Socio-Political Developments in
Contemporary Puerto Rico
3 hours, 3 credits
Political, social, and economic issues in Puerto Rico from the 1930s
to the present. Political developments leading to the establishment of
the “Commonwealth” and attendant economic problems.
Consequences of Puerto Rico’s involvement with the United States.
Prerequisites: ENG 101; sophomore standing or above, or
permission of the instructor
LLS 217 Latina/o Theater in the USA
(Same course as SPA 217 and DRA 217)
3 hours, 3 credits
This course exposes students to the major acting techniques and
styles from the wide spectrum of Latina/o dramaturgy in the United
States. Special attention is given to how the creative and literary
components of each text contribute to typically Latina/o forms of
acting and how these reflect the unique social and political
experience of being Latina/o in the United States. The course
LLS 220 Human Rights and Law in Latin America
3 hours, 3 credits
A comparative study of human rights policies, procedures, legislation
and practices in Latin American countries. The impact of
international and national conventions, bills and laws on the present
observance of these rights. Inquiry into morality, social justice,
social and professional ethics. This course can be taken to satisfy
requirements for the International Criminal Justice major.
Prerequisites: ENG 101, and sophomore standing or above or
permission of the section instructor
LLS 230 Comparative Perspectives on Crime in the
Caribbean (Same course as AAJ 230)
3 hours, 3 credits
This course will examine crime in the Caribbean, with a particular
focus on the differences and similarities among the Spanish, English,
and Dutch-speaking nations of the Caribbean region. The course will
study the trends and crime in the Caribbean from a comparative
perspective, and the methods employed by various individual nations
to help diminish crime and delinquency. The specific topics to be
studied include political crime and offenses, political corruption, drug
dealing and trafficking, juvenile delinquency, domestic violence and
sexual assault in the Caribbean. This course can be taken to satisfy
requirements for the International Criminal Justice major.
Prerequisite: ENG 101
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