Syllabus College of Criminal Justice Sam Houston State University CJ 361 – Comparative Criminal Justice Systems

1. Syllabus  College of Criminal Justice Sam Houston State University CJ 361 – Comparative Criminal Justice Systems Summer 2 July 6 - August 4 / 2004 Monday & Wednesday 6 – 10 PM 6.00 – 7.15 PM, 7.15 – 7.45 PM, 7.45 – 8.30 PM, 8.30 – 9.00 PM Credit = 3 University Center

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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). .

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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 %

10. V. Academic Dishonesty Section 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.

11. VI. Disabled Student Policy Students 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 ReadingAssignments Be 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.

12. First Week : 3 – 9 July • Wednesday July 7 • Introduction (Geography, Political, Social, Regional). • * Peru’s Criminal Justice System: Adam Dulin

13. 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 Latz • Female Suicide Bombers/ Middle East Terrorism and Organized Crime: Vesna Markovic

14. 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

15. 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

16. Fifth Week : 31July – 6 August Monday August 2 Final Examination