AMST 3121

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  • Schedule of Classes - October 15, 2026 7:07PM EDT

AMST 3121
Crime and Punishment

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This is a class about the American criminal justice system-from policing to prisons, from arrest to reentry. In many ways, the operation of the modern criminal justice system is taken for granted, which frequently allows it to escape close scrutiny. But we will examine it in great detail, with a focus on how it came about, how it sustains itself, its many roles in society (only some of which involve crime and justice), and how and why it may be changing. In Spring 2027, the class will take a particular look at the use of the criminal justice system by the Trump Administration and reflect on whether, and to what extent, that use has been legitimate. NB: This class is designed to challenge your settled assumptions and dearly held myths about what is right and wrong with the system. Those who have made up their mind about criminal justice in America should not take the course. (GOVT-AM)


Distribution Requirements (SBA-AG), (SSC-AS)

Exploratory Studies (CU-CEL)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA, 2021FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: GOVT 3121

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13713 AMST 3121   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Margulies, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17540 AMST 3121   DIS 201

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    • M
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17542 AMST 3121   DIS 202

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    • M
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17546 AMST 3121   DIS 203

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    • W
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Margulies, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17548 AMST 3121   DIS 204

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    • W
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17550 AMST 3121   DIS 205

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    • F
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17552 AMST 3121   DIS 206

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    • F
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person