Sociology 316EC - Special Topics in Sociology: 'Ethnography of Crime'

What can ethnography reveal about the nature of crime and the functioning of criminal justice institutions? What contributions has ethnography made to the study of crime? What place does ethnography occupy within the contemporary landscape of criminology? These questions serve as the point of departure for this reading-intensive seminar investigating classic and contemporary ethnographic texts addressing crime and criminal justice institutions.

This course is open to juniors and seniors; Prereq: 8 credits in the department.