Bulletin - John Jay College Of Criminal Justice - CUNY

Courses Offered
for African-Americans. Forms, impacts and responses to racism in
such areas as the design and implementation of social programs, the
criminal justice system, education, employment and business.
Prerequisites: ENG 101, and one of the following: ETH 123, AAS
110, AAS 121 or SOC 101
AAS 354 Africana Philosophy
(Same course as PHI 354)
3 hours, 3 credits
This course introduces students to the rich and diverse field of
Africana philosophy, which is essentially philosophy of and about
Africa and its diaspora. The first half of the course covers African
philosophy, while the second half covers the philosophy of Africans
in the Americas. Possible themes include: (1) the tension between
tradition and modernity; (2) the philosophical meaning of racism and
white supremacy; (3) the relevance of philosophy to liberation
movements throughout Africa and its diaspora; and (4) philosophical
anthropology.
Prerequisites: ENG 102 or 201, PHI 231
ANTHROPOLOGY
ANT 101 Introduction to Anthropology
3 hours, 3 credits
Comparative study of cultures, or ways of life, of people around the
world, with emphasis on non-Western, preliterate cultures. Examples
may include Native American peoples, South American tribal
peoples, the Amish, Gypsies, and the Inuit (Eskimos) of northern
Canada and Alaska. Analysis of major aspects of culture, including
language; marriage, birthing and child rearing; family and kinship;
law, government, and social control; and religion.
ANT 110 Drug and Alcohol Use and Abuse in
American Society
(Same course as PSY 110 and SOC 110)
3 hours, 3 credits
An overview of drug substances and drug abuse as considered from
various approaches, including types and patterns of drug abuse,
symptoms, causes, treatment modalities and other related factors.
Specific drug substances are discussed, along with resultant
psychological and physiological effects. Attention is paid to legal,
cultural and educational factors as they relate to drug abuse
prevention. Consideration of the relationship between urban living
and drug use.
ANT 208 Cities and Culture
3 hours, 3 credits
The basic concepts and perspectives of anthropology are used to
examine the many different subcultures and groups that make up the
urban environment, both in the United States and in other complex
societies. It examines how these groups both conflict and cooperate
with each other, as they compete for urban space and urban
resources. The course includes examination of deviant behavior, as it
exists within the context of the urban environment, and the ways in
which the special characteristics of cities relate to the emergence and
maintenance of a great diversity of lifestyles and subcultures.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and sophomore standing or above
ANT 210 Sex and Culture
(Same course as PSY 210 and SOC 210)
3 hours, 3 credits
Study of behavioral and psychological differences between males and
females in the light of contemporary theories of social structure,
social learning and individual development. Emphasis on the
examination of contemporary theoretical issues in cross-cultural
perspective.
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and sophomore standing or above
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