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To ......... Senate 

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Date.....py'be'..7,. 

19.81

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FOR INFORMATION 

Acting under delegated authority at its meeting of November 17, 1981 

the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies approved changes in 

Criminology as follows: 

1)

Renumbering of CRIM 211-3 - Crime and the Public to CRIM 412-3 

2) Change in Title of CRIM 151-3 - from Introduction to Law 

Enforcement to Introduction to Policing 

3)

Change Prerequisite for 

CRIM 302-3 - Critical Approach to Crime and Deviance 

CRIM 415-3 - Victimology 

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Action undertaken by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies 

at its meeting of November 17, 1981 gives rise to the following motion. 

MOTION: "That Senate approve and recommend approval to the 

Board of Governors as set forth in S. 81-165, 

the modification in Group B electives in Criminology." 

SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

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MEMORANDUM

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Secretary to the Senate Committee

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Re: Curricular Changes, Criminology (I.S.C. 81-23)

At a meeting of the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies

Undergraduate Curriculum Committee held on Tuesday, October 27,

1981, the curriculum changes outlined in the attached paper

were approved.

Please place this item on the next agenda of the Senate Committee

on Undergraduate Studies.

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MODIFICATION 

OF GROUP B ELECTIVES - pp. 383-384 & 386-387 

Nature of Proposed .Chane 

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: The 

following 

courses would be 

added to the list of Criminology Group B electives: 

ARC. 442-5 

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Forensic Anthropology 

BUEC 391-3 ? 

Law in the Economic Society (formerly BUEC 293) 

BUEC 495-3 

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Legal Aspects of Economic Relationships 

BUS. 303-3 

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Business in Society (formerly BUS. 103) 

BUS. 372-3 ? 

Micro Perspectives on Organizations (formerly BUS 371-3) 

BUS. 374-3 ? 

Macro Perspectives on Organizations 

BUS. 

BUS. 

481-3482-3 ?? 

Personnel 

Personnel 

Management 

Management 

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(formerly BUS 387-3) 

CMNS 120-3 ? 

Explorations in Interpersonal Communication 

CMNS 210-3 History of Communication 

CMNS 230-3 ? 

Introduction to Communication Media 

CMNS 253-3 Computers and Communication 

PHIL 320-3 

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Social and. Political Philosophy 

PHIL 341-3 

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Philosophy,.of Science 

POL. 325-3 

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The Legislative Process in Canada 

POL. 326-3 ? 

Canadian Political BehaviOur 

POL. 

PSYC 360-3 

452-3 

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Government 

Social Psychology 

Regulation 

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S.A. 303-4 

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Ethnic Conflicts 

S.A. 304-4 

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Social Control 

S.A. 355-4 

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Methods of Sociological and Anthropological Research 

S.A. 401-4 

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Canadian Ethnic Minorities 

It is a further proposal that the calendar entry relating to 

Criminology Group B electives read as follows: 

FROM: 

Lower Division 

(.oruzally the first 60 credit hours)

During the first

four

levels, students will normally be

required to complete at

kast 7 courses from Group A. plus 7 courses from Group B. The remaining 6

courses may be taken

from both groups or from any other lower division courses

offered at the University. The minimum

courses required from

each group will

normally include the ones marked with an asterisk*. Students must take either

PSYC 210 or MATH 101

(indicated with a double astcrisk'). Students must take

one

of:

PHIL 00

100

110

120 (indicated with a triple asterisk).

TO:

Lower Division

(ortn*Ily

the

first 60 credI( hours)

During the first four levels. st,dcn:s will

be icquired to complete

least

7 courses frcm Group

plus 7 courses from (riu;' B. The Temalnir.,

courses may he taken horn both groups or from any other Iovu divtci.ui cour

offered at the University. The minimum 7 cotircs required I'tom each group

include the ones marked with an isic,isk. Sii'der.ls ,iust take Of

PSYC

210

MATH 101 (indicated with a double asterisk-"). Stud

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or 110 or 120 (indicated with at trij.il

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STUDENTS MAY NOT COMPLETE THEIR GROUP B ELECTIVES 

WITH COURSES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED BELOW UNLESS 

THEY OBTAIN PERMISSION TO DO SO FROM THE DEPARTMENTAL 

UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE PRIOR TO TAKING 

THE COURSES. 

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Upper Division 

The prograin includes a nianlamuc ot

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cut c

nurnh red

300

and above, of which at least .t6 crd,t hou!; numt he n

Ippe

division Criminology (Group

A). These

will not :n.11v iI!dudc

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;n:irkuj

ath an a%tcrisk. The remainder are iiorin.tllv itt

he taken from ctis

below in Group H. For any given semester. Ilic !

rariment

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might add other rcksant

COUISCS

to thom listed in Cottup It hcIo

Upper Division

The program

rvr-n..eN,

includes a

minimum of 48 credit hours

courses

with

division

numberd.jo

Criminology

asterisk.

and

above,

(Group

which

The.,

at least

will

include

credit hours

courses

must

marked

upper

The remainder may be taken from Criminology 

and/or Group B as listed below. STUDENTS 

MAY NOT COMPLETE THEIR GROUP B ELECTIVES WITH 

COURSES OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED BELOW UNLESS THEY 

OBTAIN PERMISSION TO DO SO FROM THE DEPARTMENTAL 

UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE PRIOR TO TAKING 

THE COURSES. 

** The word 'normally' is also excluded for clarification. 

RATIONALE: All Group B Departments were contacted regarding 

recent changes 

in

their curricula as they relate directly to 

Criminology Group B offerings. The addition of the above 

courses is intended to provide Criminology majors with a more 

current list of offerings than that which presently exists 

in the calendar. 

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SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

MEMORANDUM

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Here is a revised copy of the Criminology UCC proposed cur- 

riculum changes. I hope that the modifications which have 

been made reflect adequately the opinions of the members of 

the F.I.D.S. committee. 

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One change, however, should be noted. With respect to item 

#6 , the previous wording involved a discussion of Group B 

requirements whereas the intention is to place limitations 

on Group B electives. Although this was quite apparent in our 

discussion, it was not until after the meeting that the error 

was noticed. I hope that this does not create a problem. 

1.

The movement of 

CRIM

211-3

(Crime and the Public) to 

upper level Group A electives, to be renumbered 

CRIM

412-3.

2.

Change title of 

CRIM

151 from 'Introduction to Law Enforce- 

ment' to 'Introduction to Policing'. 

3.

Change prerequisites for 

CRIM

302

(Critical Approach to 

Crime and Deviance) 

4.

Change prerequisites for 

CRIM

415 (Victimology). 

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Modification of Group B electives and a change in the 

wording for clarification. 

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CHANGE OF

COURSE NUMBER 

FOR CRIM

211 - page 389 

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Nature of Proposed Change: Criminology 211 (Crime and the 

Public) woula become Criminology 412 (Crime and the Public) 

FROM: 

CREM 211-3

Crime and the PubUe

Focus upon the public u an object of criminological study. Consideration of the manner in

which the public perceives and reacts to crime; the fear of crime; the effects of crime upon

the public. Examination of the role of the public in etiological explanations of crime and

the publics role in crime prevention and the criminal justice system.

(Lecture/Tutorial)

Pzcrtquisizes: CRIM 101. 103 and 104.

TO:

CRIM

412-3 Crime and

the Public

Focus upon the public as an object of criminological study. Consideration of the manner

which the public perceives and reacts to crime; the fear of crime; the effects of crime upon

the public. Examination of the role of the public in etiological explanation, of crime

and

the publics role in crime prevention and the criminal justice system. (Lecture/Tutorial)

Prerequisites: CRIM

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RATIONALE: Student feedback has indicated that this course is 

probably better suited to the advanced undergraduate curriculum. 

Because of the substantive nature of this course, considerable 

attention is devoted to the analysis of relatively complex 

theoretical and research issues. As a result, the course is 

most likely to prove valuable to students who have a more 

complete understanding of the bases of modern criminological 

thought. 

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CRIM 

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Course Number: . 412 

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Title of 

Course: 

Crime and the Public 

Calendar Dcocription of Course: Focus upon the public as an object of criminological 

study. Consideration of the manner in which the public perceives and reacts 

to crime; the fear of crime; the effects of crime upon the public. Examination 

of the role of the public in etiological explanations of crime and the 

public's role in crime prevention and the criminal justice system. 

Nature of 

Course One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial weekly. 

Prerequisi 

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(or

special instructions): CRIM 101, 103 and 104 as prerequisities 

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What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course 

approved: 

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Schedu1ti& 

how frequently will the course be offered? 

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once a year 

Semester in which the course 

will

first be offered? 81-3 

Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering 

possible? Vincent Sacco, Ezzat Fattah 

Objectives of the Coursc 

The objective of this course Is to provide an indepth analysis of the role 

which the public plays both in relation to crime and to the administration 

of criminal justice. 

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What additional reaourccs will be required in the following areas: 

Faculty 

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Space 

Equipment 

5. Approval 

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SCUS 73-34b:- (When completing this fore, for instructions see Meurandu SCUS 73-34a. 

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Criminology 412-3 

CRIME AND THE PUBLIC 

Aim and Purpose 

This course is concerned with the public as an object of criminological 

study. Consideration will be given to a number of issues concerning the 

manner in which members of the society-at-large become involved in processes 

of criminogeflesis and criminal justice. Topics to be discussed include: 

public perceptions of crime, reactions to crime, crime prevention and the 

public and the role of the public in etiological explanation. All Issues 

are discussed In a manner that emphasizes both their theoretical and practical 

importance. 

Required Reading 

1.

Conklin, J. 1975. The Impact of Crime. New York: The MacMillan Co. 

2.

Casebook. 

Course Requirements 

The final grade in this course is to be based upon three assignments 

which are all weighted equally. These include: 

a)

a mid-term exam 

b)

a written assignment 

c)

a final exam 

Tentative Course Outline 

WEEK I 

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Topic: The theoretical and practical importance of the public as 

an object of criminological study. 

Reading: Conklin - Chapter 1 

WEEK 2 

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Topic: Public perceptions of crime 

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Reading: Conklin - Chapter 2 

Henshel & Silverman - Perception in Criminology 

WEEK 3 Topic: The content of public perceptions of Crime 

Reading: Courtis - Attitudes to Crime and the Police 

Creechan, et al. - Attitudes Towards Crime and Law Enforcement 

Gibbons, et al. - Gauging Public Opinion About Crime 

WEEK 4 

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Topic: The determinants of public perceptions of crime. 

Reading: Block & Lang - The Probability of Victimization and Crime Levels. - 

Cipes - The Crime War 

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Braumyart, et al. - Age, Sex and Social Factors 

- Clemente and Kleinman - The Fear of Crime 

Cumberbatch & Beardsworth - Criminals, Victims & Mass Communications 

WEEK 5 

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Topic: Reactions to crime: fear and concern. 

Reading: Conklin - Chapters 3 & 4 

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WEEK 5 Reading (cont'd) 

Silverman - The Fear of Crime 

Feagin - Home Defense and the Police 

Hartnagel - The Perception and Fear of Crime 

WEEK 6 

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Topic: The wider theoretical Implications of the fear of crime. 

Reading: Durkheim - Crime is Normal 

Furstenberg - Public Reactions to Crime in the Streets 

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Garafolo & Laub - The Fear of Crime: Broadening our Perspective 

Hartjen - "Possible Trouble" 

WEEK 7 Mid-term Exam 

WEEK 8 

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Topic: Public reactions to crime: vigilante movements. 

Reading: Conklin - Chapter 8 

Rosenbaum & Sederberg - Vigilantism 

Stettner - Vigilantism and Political Theory 

WEEK 9 

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Topic: Public reactions to crime: bystander passivity and helping 

behaviour. 

Reading: Conklin - Chapter ..9 

Sheleff - The Bystander 

WEEK 10 

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Topic: The role of the public In crime prevention 

Reading: f.ohn, et al. - Crime Prevention versus Victimization Prevention 

Washnis - Citizen Involvement in Crime Prevention 

WEEK Ii ? 

Topic: The public and the criminal justice system. 

Reading: Albrecht & Green - "Attitudes Towards the Police" 

Block - "Fear of Crime and Fear of the Police" 

Klein - Experiences with the Police 

Hawkins - Who Called the Cops? 

iurstenher q 

& Weliford - Calling the Police 

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topic: The public and etiological theory. 

Reading: Carter & Hill - "Criminals and Noncriminals" 

Perceptions of Urban Crime 

Quinney - The Social Reality of Crime 

Sniden - Perceptions of Crime in Capitalist America 

WEEK 13 

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Topic: Review and synthesis. 

RATIONALE: This course is designed to provide an examination of the role 

of the public both in the perception of crime and in the resporse 

to criminal behaviour in society. It will address issues withir 

a topic which has emerged as a major area of study and researc'i 

in criminology and which should be a component of the underqra 

curriculum in Criminology. 

CHANGE 

COURSE TITLE 

FOR CRIM

151 - page 389 

Nature 

"Introduction

of Proposed 

to Law 

Change: 

Enforcement" 

Course 

to

title 

"Introduction 

would be changed 

to Policing". 

from 

FROM:

CRL'1

I3I-3 Itroducto. to Law Ea!orvx.se.i

An examination of the organization, structure, and operation of contemporary Canadian

law enforcement agencies with particular emphasis on the police role, subculture, powers,

and exercise of discretion. The course will also consider the recruitment and the training of

police officers, accountability of the police, and the development and implementation of

police community relations programs.

(Lecture/Tutorial)

TO:

CRIMI5I-3

Introduction to Policing

An examination of the organization, structure, and operation of contemporary Canadian

Law enforcement agcncies with particular emphasis on the police role, subculture, powers,

and exercise of discretion. The course will also consider the recruitment and the training of

police officers, accountability of the police, and the development and implementation of

police community relations programs. ?

(Lecture/Tutorial)

RATIONALE: This title change would more accurately reflect the 

subject matter covered 

the course and the changes 

which have occurred 

policing over the last two decades. 

During this time, the police have assumed a role which includes 

many 

functions

other than law enforcement (the detection and 

apprehension of offenders) and such activities are excluded 

by the title "Introduction to Law Enforcement". It should be 

noted that this change in title is supported by both police 

personnel and by academicians working in this area. 

CHANGE OF PREREQUISITE FOR CRIM 302 - page 390 

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Nature of Proposed Change: Criminology 102 (Crime: An Analytical 

Approach) would no longer be a prerequisite for Criminology 302 

(Critical Approach to Crime and Deviance) 

FROM: 

CRIM 302 . 3 Critical Approach to Crime and Deviance

Critique of traditional criminological

theory

and of the conventional approaches to

problems of crime and punishment. Critique of classical etiological criminology. Examir

lion of the relationships between crime, class and power. The criminal as a scapegoat s

the system. The stereotype of the criminal. Street crime

vs.

corporation and state cnn

Criticism of treatment ideology and techniques. Comparison of conservative and rsdk

criminal policy. The controversy about the possibility of a value-free social science a

about the political commitment of the social scientist. (Semini

Prerequisites: CRIM 101, 104 103. 104.

TO:

CUM 302

3 Critical Approach to Crime and Deviance

Critique of traditional criminological

theory

and of the conventional approaches to t

problems of crime and punishment. Critique of classical etiological criminology. Examin

lion of the relationships between come, class and power. The criminal as a scapegoat I

the system. The stereotype of the criminal. Street crime

vs.

corporation and state con

Criticism of treatment ideology and techniques. Comparison of conservative and radit

criminal policy. The controversy about the possibility of a value-free social science a

about the political commitment of the social scientist.

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Prerequisites: CRIM 101,

103. 104.

RATIONALE: Instructors who are responsible for teaching CRIM 

302 maintain that there are no valid reasons why CRIM 102 should 

be a prerequisite. In addition, since CRIM 102 is a lower level 

elective, it is not offered on a regular basis. 

CHANGE OF PREREQUISITIES FOR CRIM

415 - page 393 

Nature of Proposed Change: Criminology 102 (Crime: 

Analytical 

Approach) would no longer be a prerequisite for Criminology 415 

(Victimology). 

FROM:

C*1M 415-3 Vkllmology

.io/Psycho/Social study of victims of crime. Attributes of the victims, victim personality,

victim typologies. The duet frame of crime. Determined, chosen and accidental victims.

Selection of the victim. Victim-offender relationships. Contribution of the victim to the

genesis of crime. Role interchangeability. Victim-invited, victim-induced and victim-pre-

cipitated criminality. The recidivist victim. Cat.amnestic studies of the victim. Victim com-

pensation. Victimization studies. Differential risk and probabilities of victimization. Vic-

am-oriented rehabilitation. Preventing crime, reducing crime opportunities through victim

education.

(Lecture/Seminar)

prerequisites: CRI.i 101 and 102. ?

CRLM 415-3 Vktlmology

Bio/Psycho/Social study of victims of crime. Attributes of the victims, victim personality.

victim typologies. The duet frame of crime. Determined, chosen and accidental victims.

Selection of the victim. Victim-offender relationships. Contribution of the victim to the

genesis of crime. Role intcrchangesbility. Victim-invited, victim-induced and victim-pre-

cipitated criminalit). The recidivist victim. Cat.amnestic studies of the victim. Victim corn-

peosation. Vicmization studies. Differential risk and probabilities of victimization. Vic-

um-oricnte

d rehabilitation. Preventing crime, reducing crime opportunities through victim

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Instructors who are responsible for teaching 

CRIM

415 maintain that there are 

valid reasons why 

CRIM

102 should 

be a prerequisite. In addition, since CRIM 102 is a lower level 

elective, it is not offered on a regular basis. 