CRIM 490: Special Topics

CRIM 490-007: Hate Crimes
(Fall 2016)

12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR

Krug Hall 7

Section Information for Fall 2016

This course is designed to provide an introductory understanding of the history and development of hate crime legislation throughout the United States. Discussions regarding policy and elements of hate crime enhanced penalties will be examined. The course will ask the question, “What constitutes a hate crime” and open for deliberation the views of law enforcement officials regarding the reporting, investigation and prosecution of alleged offenses. The motivation of extremist groups will be debated leading to the question, “why do they hate?” Extremist propaganda and writings will be reviewed, including, but not limited to Mein Kampf, The Turner Diaries and the Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion. Basic investigative techniques will be researched.

This topic is approved to apply toward the following concentration(s):

  • Criminal Justice (CJUS)
  • Law and Society (LAWS)

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 1-3

Recent developments in the field. Notes: Topics vary. May be used to fulfill requirements for different concentrations in the BS in criminology, law, and society depending on the topic. May be repeated when topic is different. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 15 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100
Schedule Type: Lec/Sem #1, Lec/Sem #2, Lec/Sem #3, Lec/Sem #4, Lec/Sem #5, Lec/Sem #6, Lec/Sem #7, Lec/Sem #8, Lec/Sem #9, Lecture, Sem/Lec #10, Sem/Lec #11, Sem/Lec #12, Sem/Lec #13, Sem/Lec #14, Sem/Lec #15, Sem/Lec #16, Sem/Lec #17, Sem/Lec #18
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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