Syllabus College of Criminal Justice

Sam Houston State University CJ 361 – Comparative Criminal Justice

Systems

Summer 2July 6 - August 4 / 2004

Monday & Wednesday 6 – 10 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: by appointment

Office : C - 109

Phone Office: 936 294 1654 Cell Phone: 936 662 4091 E-mail: ICC_MAE@shsu.edu

I. Course Description:

This course will explore criminal justice legal systems in societies

other than the United States, with a focus on the Middle East.

Emphases will include the uncommon roots of criminal

justice in this region, and the effectiveness of the legal system

in responding to criminal behavior.

II. Required Readings:

•*Reichel Philip L.(2004) Comparative Criminal Justice Systems : A Topical Approach ( 4th edition ) New Jersey , Prentice Hall.

• * Handouts will be provided

*Additional Weekly Readings: on electronic reserve .

*Reserve items are accessible on-line via the library homepage. For electronic access: go to library home page, click on “electronic reserve readings,” and search by instructor’s name. Your password will be provided in class .

III. Course Objectives

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

operation of several major criminal justice systems in the world.

The ultimate goals of this course will be to develop cross-cultural sensitivity to differences in

criminal justice throughout the globe and the capacity to answer fundamental questions

concerning these differences.

With the knowledge and understanding of the global variety and transformation of criminal

justice systems, students should be able to think critically about legal reform, international

cooperation, and crime and justice in multi-cultural societies.

Guest lecturers will address the legal systems of their countries. Dates are subject to change.

IV. Grading Policy, Scale and Requirements

A.) Midterm Examination:

A midterm examination will be used to measure students’ comprehension of

course material.

The test will include information presented in readings, films, class

discussions, and by guest speakers.

It is your responsibility to keep up with the assigned readings. (The majority of

the examinations will be derived from reading material). .

IV. Grading Policy, Scale and Requirements

B.) Weekly Assignments: Students will submit to the instructor a weekly brief (not to exceed two, double spaced pages) on an assigned topic

C.) Short Quizzes: Students will be quizzed regularly on reading material .

**Important Notice: Students are required to read their assignments before coming to class and to be prepared to discuss the basic concepts and present their views.

IV. Grading Policy, Scale and Requirements

Paper :TermD (.

A 15-20 page (double-spaced) research paper 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 research findings

IV. Grading Policy, Scale and Requirements

E.) Final Examination

A final examination will be used to evaluate students’ mastery of course content . As with the midterm, the test will include information presented in readings, films, class

discussions, and by guest speakers.

•Course Requirements:

Midterm 25 % Paper 25 % Term

Final Examination 25% Participation, Quizzes, Homework & Attendance

25% Total 100%

V. 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.

VI. 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).

VII. 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 7•Introduction (Geography, Political, Social, Regional).

* Peru’s Criminal Justice System: Adam Dulin

Second Week : 10 – 16 July

Monday July 12•Legal Systems 1 (Criminal Laws, Resources, Crimes)

•Korea’s Criminal Justice System: Ilhong Yun

Wednesday July 14•Legal Systems 2 (Penal Law)

•United States Criminal Justice System: Kathleen LatzFemale Suicide Bombers/ Middle East Terrorism and Organized Crime: Vesna Markovic

Third Week : 17 – 23 July

Monday July 19* Judicial Systems (Criminal Case, Partner, Judicial Authority, Courts).

* China’s Criminal Justice System: Zhenlin Zhou Wednesday July 21•Prison Systems – Mid-term Exams.

•Thailand’s Criminal Justice System: Prapon Sahapattana

Fourth Week :24 – 30 July

Monday July 26•Policing Systems, Administrative Systems, Hearing Systems.• Spain’s Criminal Justice System: Daniel Mabrey

 Wednesday July 28*Policing Systems, Education, Training Systems, Women Police.*Russia’s Criminal Justice System: Joe Serio

Fifth Week : 31July – 6 August

Monday August 2Final Examination