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Outline: Sociology of Law and Social Control |
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| COURSE
OBJECTIVES |
 This
course is a graduate-level seminar on the sociological study of law and social
control. This is a combined lecture and student-presentation course that surveys
some of the most important theoretical and empirical developments in the
sociology of law and social control. It is designed to introduce graduate
students to some key theories and research traditions in the sociological study
of law and social control and to stimulate them to actively contribute in
substantive theoretical and empirical ways, at the highest level of academic
rigor, in this exciting subfield of sociology. This course will review and
analyze the specific characteristics of the manner in which sociologists study
law and social control and seeks to explain some of the patterns and dynamics of
law and social control in a variety of social settings. Emphasis is on the
classics as well as selected theoretical chapters in modern and contemporary
sociology. We also discuss a selection of theoretically framed empirical themes
of law and social control, including law and politics, the legal profession, and
law and culture. Finally, we discuss aspects of the sociology of punishment and
social control, including international policing and counterterrorism.
Course syllabus: available online in
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| TOPICS |
| Introduction:
Sociology, Law, and Social Control
Part I. The
Foundations and Development of the Sociology of Law
Law and the Rise of the Social Sciences
Max Weber on the Rationalization of Law
Emile Durkheim on Law and Social Solidarity
From (Sociological) Jurisprudence to Sociology of Law
Sociology of Law and the Antinomies of Modern Thought
Part II.
Sociological Dimensions of Law
Law and Economy: The Regulation of the Free Market
Law and Politics: The Role of Democratic Law
Law and Integration: The Legal Profession
Law and Culture: The Balance of Values Through Norms
Part III. Social Control:
Punishment, Policing, Terrorism
The Function of Punishment
The Globalization of Law
International Police Cooperation
The
Policing of Terrorism
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| ASSIGNMENTS & GRADING |
This course aims to
operate at the highest level of scholarly accomplishment in the discipline of
sociology. Students are therefore encouraged and expected to prepare an in-class
presentation and accompanying discussion paper, as well as a final
research paper. Papers should follow the citation style and reference format of
the ASA (see
ASA
reference style ).
Here are some details:
1)
In-Class Presentation and Discussion Paper (30% of your grade)
Students will prepare an in-class presentation on a theme related to the
course and write a discussion paper on the basis thereof. I will offer
more specific guidelines on these presentations during the semester.
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Final Paper (70% of your grade)
The final research paper for this class presents a study about a
topic of your choice in the sociology of law and social control. The paper
should follow the style and approach of an article published in a professional
sociology journal. To complete the paper, you are advise to prepare the
following materials successively: a) Proposal: a brief explanation of your
topic; b) Bibliography: relevant sociological writings; c) Outline: an
overview of your entire argument; and d) Paper: the actual work of about
20-25 pages total.
CONTACT
INFORMATION
Mathieu Deflem, Ph.D.,
Professor of Sociology
Office:
Sloan
College 217
Office Hours by
appointment.
Messages via email deflem@sc.edu
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