AFRO 199

Spring 2012

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Credit: 1 TO 5 hours.

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CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
58440
Independent Study
ARRANGED
n.a.
Location Pending
Jackson, R
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/17/12-05/02/12
Section Title:
Independent Study
49387
Lecture
100
6:00PM -7:50PM
T
123 David Kinley Hall
Davis, A
James, R
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/17/12-05/02/12
Credit:
3 hours
Section Title:
Academics, Ldrshp, & Community
Section Info:
AFRO 199 Enlightening the Black Collegian 3 hours Instructor Rory James This course examines the Black collegiate experience via campus programming/events, workshops, guest lectures, and film. The objectives of this course are for students to understand theories and practices associated with African American student identity development; to familiarize students with campus resources/services that will benefit their emotional, mental, physical, psychological, and spiritual health; and to participate in culturally enriching activities. This course is designed for those students participating in the 100 Strong Program, a retention initiative of the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (BNAACC).
57557
Lecture-Discussion
ME
12:00PM -1:20PM
MTWRF
B Law Building
Etienne, M
Part of Term:
A
Date Range:
01/17/12-03/09/12
Credit:
2 hours
Section Info:
Race and Sentencing Policy?This course will consider the basic theories of criminal punishment and the specific problem of racial disparity in sentencing, with a focus on African-Americans. We will examine the substantive and procedural rules that relate to sentencing in state and federal courts, including the use of sentencing guideline systems, and their impact on African-American defendants and communities. Students will be required to travel to a regional correctional institution or attend a sentencing hearing. Students will be evaluated on class presentations and a 10-page paper.
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