Sociology 3306: Deviance
University of Minnesota, Duluth

INSTRUCTOR: Bruce Mork
Office: Cina 212
Phone: 525-5675	E-mail: bmork@d.umn.edu

Texts:

Currie, Crime and Punishment in America	Optional readings
Ermann/Lundman, Corporate and Governmental Deviance

Course Objectives:

• Understand how and why certain behaviors get defined as deviant, with what consequences for individuals and larger social groupings.
• Understand the major sociological theories of deviance--their strengths, weaknesses, and range of application.
• Understand the implication of these theories as they relate to programs to reduce/treat/control deviance or mitigate its negative consequences.
• Be able to relate these theories to the emergence of major deviance issues and trends in American society.
• Determine whether these theories, mostly developed in relation to deviance behavior by less powerful individuals in our society, will also help us explain and control corporate and governmental deviance.

Grading: Grades will be based on three exams, in-class group assignments, and a series of thought papers on optional readings, as follows:

Exam One	100 points
Exam Two	100 points
Exam Three	100 points
Group and individual assignments	100 points

A, 92-100%; A-, 90-91; B+, 88-89; B, 82-87; B-, 80-81; C+, 78-79; C, 72-77; C-, 70-71; D, 60-69; F, below 60.

In addition, to qualify for an "A" you must complete four satisfactory thought papers; to qualify for a "B," you must complete two satisfactory thought papers. Thought papers are due on the day for which an optional reading is assigned.

Thought Papers: The internet schedule for this course includes a wide variety of optional readings. Thought papers should be 1-2 pages, typed, double-spaced, and should include a summary of basic arguments from the article, along with your critical reflections.

Videos: We will make frequent use of videos, often as a basis for group assignments. Worksheets will be distributed at the time of showing, and these worksheets must be attached to the eventual group report, in order to get full credit. Many of the videos are an hour long. Sometimes videos will begin five minutes early; other times they may be shown across parts of two class periods. In those instances, worksheets will be distributed only on the first day.

INTERNET RESOURCES: The beginning point for internet work is my home page, (http://www.d.umn.edu/~bmork). Click on the index page for Sociology 2306; then click on the schedule and readings or theory summaries.

SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS/FACILITIES: If you have a physical or cultural condition, either permanent or temporary, which you believe makes it difficult for you to participate in and/or complete the requirements of this course in the time and manner prescribed, please let me know by the end of the first week of instruction. Adaptation of methods, materials, or testing may be made as required. It is your responsibility to contact the Access Center for advice regarding adaptations.