Honors/What is a Criminal?
Durham
Liberal Arts::Humanities
Credits: 4.0
Class Size: 24
Term:
Fall 2025
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Full Term (08/25/2025
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12/08/2025)
CRN:
16200
Grade Mode:
Letter Grading
Criminals are people who break the law -- In theory. How do people become criminals (with regard to biological, cultural, and economic influences)? What happens to them in the criminal justice system, and how does the system shape the definition of "criminal"? We will also discuss "criminals of conscience" from Thoreau and Gandhi to Edward Snowden. The course will emphasize reading but will also engage with other media, including films, podcasts, and visual art.
Instructors:
Katherine Gaudet
Times & Locations
| Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2025 | 12/8/2025 | MWF | 10:10am - 11:00am | HUDD 224B |
Booklist
| Book | Details |
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NEW JIM CROW (10TH ANNIVERSARY ED.)
20
by ALEXANDER
Required
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WHAT IS A CRIMINAL? (PB)
22
by GAUDET
Required
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