Gerald McMaster, Trick or Treaty, 1990.

The Politics of

Sin and Punishment

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Syllabus

Please note that this syllabus will change during the term. Changes will be announced in class and you will be responsible for them. This on-line version will have the latest version.

Mario A. Caro, Lab II 3265, x6612, carom@evergreen.edu.

Jean Eberhardt, Lib 1401, x5112, eberharj@evergreen.edu.

Julianne Unsel, Sem 3167, x5496, unselj@evergreen.edu.

 

program web site:            http://academic.evergreen.edu/curricular/sinpunish

 

REQUIRED READINGS:

 

Program wide:

  • Franz Kafka, The Trial, 1999. 
  • Janet Fitch, White Oleander, 1998. 
  • Daniel Robb, Crossing the Water, 2002. 
  • Paul Rogat Loeb, Soul of a Citizen, 1999. 
  • Marianne Williamson, ed., Imagine: What America Could Be in the 21st Century, 2000.

Photography module:

  • Naomi Rosenblum, A World History of Photography, 1997.

Gateway Module:

  • Gennaro F. Vito, The Juvenile Justice System, 1999. 
  • Marc Mauer, The Race to Incarcerate, 1998.  Maple Lane readings.

Film studies Module

  • Robert Stam, Film Theory: An Introduction, 2000. 
  • Photocopied reader.

 

All required texts are available for purchase at the college bookstore and on-line at various retail sites.  Additional readings marked RESERVED READINGS in the syllabus are to be found in a photocopied course reader available for purchase at the college bookstore and on closed reserve at the college library.

 

PROGRAM ASSIGNMENTS:

 

  • Independent term projects.
  • Weekly seminar papers – 1-2 pages.
  • Art project.
  • Module assignments.
  • Portfolio – student’s comprehensive files and study log for the term.

 

This core program is reading and writing intensive and incorporates artistic projects as part of the learning process.  All program tasks must be completed to full earn credits.  All formal papers must be typed printed in a reasonable font and double-spaced.  Class attendance and participation are required.

 

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

 

  • Interest and participation in program content and activities.
  • Seminar preparation and discussion.
  • Learning and academic growth.
  • Merit and academic performance, including timeliness with assignments.

 

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

 

Tuesday

10:00 – 1:00, Photography module, Photo Center

12:00 – 4:00, Gateways module, Maple Lane

2:30 – 5:30, Film studies module, Lib 1316

 

Thursday

10:00 – 12:00, Photography module, Photo Center

1:00 – 3:00, Film studies module, Lib 2130

1:00 – 3:00, Gateways seminar, Lib 2129

 

Friday

10:00 – 12:00, Lecture, Lecture Hall 3

1:00 – 4:00, Reading seminars, Jules Lib – 2129, Mario – Lib 2130

 

 

WEEK 1, April 1 - 5

 

Monday, April 1

1:00 – 3:00, Lib 2221 – Program wide orientation meeting.

 

Tuesday, April 2

10:00 – 1:00, Photography module, Photo Center

12:00 – 4:00, Gateways module, Maple Lane

2:30 – 5:30, Film studies module, Lib 1316

 

Thursday, April 4

10:00 – 12:00, Photography module, Photo Center

1:00 – 3:00, Film studies module, Lib 2130

1:00 – 3:00, Gateways seminar, Lib 2129

 

Friday, April 5

10:00 – 12:00, Lecture, Lecture Hall 3

1:00 – 4:00, Reading seminars, Jules Lib – 2129, Mario – Lib 2130

Reading: Marianne Williamson, ed., Imagine: What America Could Be in the 21st Century, 2000, 45 – 84.

WEEK 2, April 8-12

 

Tuesday, April 9

10:00 – 1:00, Photography module, Photo Center

12:00 – 4:00, Gateways module, Maple Lane

2:30 – 5:30, Film studies module, Lib 1316

Reading: Robert Stam, Film Theory: An Introduction, 2000, pages 292-330.

 

Thursday, April 11

10:00 – 12:00, Photography module, Photo Center

1:00 – 3:00, Film studies module, Lib 2130

1:00 – 3:00, Gateways seminar, Lib 2129

 

Friday, April 12

10:00 – 12:00, Lecture, Lecture Hall 3

1:00 – 4:00, Reading seminars, Jules Lib – 2129, Mario – Lib 2130

Reading: Franz Kafka, The Trial, 1999; Marianne Williamson, ed., Imagine: What America Could Be in the 21st Century, 2000, 85-133.

 

WEEK 3, April 15-19

Tuesday, April 16

10:00 – 1:00, Photography module, Photo Center

12:00 – 4:00, Gateways module, Maple Lane

2:30 – 5:30, Film studies module, Lib 1316

Reading: Robert Stam, Film Theory: An Introduction, 2000, pages 248-291.

 

Thursday, April 18

10:00 – 12:00, Photography module, Photo Center

1:00 – 3:00, Film studies module, Lib 2130

1:00 – 3:00, Gateways seminar, Lib 2129

 

Friday, April 19

10:00 – 12:00, Lecture, Lecture Hall 3

1:00 – 4:00, Reading seminars, Jules Lib – 2129, Mario – Lib 2130

Reading: Janet Fitch, White Oleander, 1998, pages 1- 204; Marianne Williamson, ed., Imagine: What America Could Be in the 21st Century, 2000, 3 – 42.

 

WEEK 4, April 22 - 26

 

Tuesday, April 23

10:00 – 1:00, Photography module, Photo Center

12:00 – 4:00, Gateways module, Maple Lane

2:30 – 5:30, Film studies module, Lib 1316

Reading: Robert Stam, Film Theory: An Introduction, 2000, pages 223-247.

 

Thursday, April 25

10:00 – 12:00, Photography module, Photo Center

1:00 – 3:00, Film studies module, Lib 2130

1:00 – 3:00, Gateways seminar, Lib 2129

 

Friday, April 26

10:00 – 12:00, Lecture, Lecture Hall 3

1:00 – 4:00, Reading seminars, Jules Lib – 2129, Mario – Lib 2130

Reading: Janet Fitch, White Oleander, 1998, pages 205- 446; Marianne Williamson, ed., Imagine: What America Could Be in the 21st Century, 2000, 265-325.

 

WEEK 5, April 29 – May 3

Tuesday, April 30

10:00 – 1:00, Photography module, Photo Center

12:00 – 4:00, Gateways module, Maple Lane

2:30 – 5:30, Film studies module, Lib 1316

Reading: Robert Stam, Film Theory: An Introduction, 2000, pages  10-46.

 

Thursday, May 2

10:00 – 12:00, Photography module, Photo Center

1:00 – 3:00, Film studies module, Lib 2130

1:00 – 3:00, Gateways seminar, Lib 2129

 

Friday, May 3

10:00 – 12:00, Lecture, Lecture Hall 3

1:00 – 4:00, Reading seminars, Jules Lib – 2129, Mario – Lib 2130

Reading: Patriot Act; Marianne Williamson, ed., Imagine: What America Could Be in the 21st Century, 2000, 329-409.

 

WEEK 6, May 6 - 10

Tuesday, May 7

10:00 – 1:00, Photography module, Photo Center

12:00 – 4:00, Gateways module, Maple Lane

2:30 – 5:30, Film studies module, Lib 1316

Reading: Robert Stam, Film Theory: An Introduction, 2000, pages 47-82.

 

Thursday, May 9

10:00 – 12:00, Photography module, Photo Center

1:00 – 3:00, Film studies module, Lib 2130

1:00 – 3:00, Gateways seminar, Lib 2129

 

Friday, May 10

10:00 – 12:00, Lecture, Lecture Hall 3

1:00 – 4:00, Reading seminars, Jules Lib – 2129, Mario – Lib 2130

Reading: Daniel Robb, Crossing the Water, 2002, pages 1 - 1 43; Marianne Williamson, ed., Imagine: What America Could Be in the 21st Century, 2000, 137-201.

 

WEEK 7, May 13 - 17

Tuesday, May 13

10:00 – 1:00, Photography module, Photo Center

12:00 – 4:00, Gateways module, Maple Lane

2:30 – 5:30, Film studies module, Lib 1316

Reading: Robert Stam, Film Theory: An Introduction, 2000, pages 83-101.

 

Thursday, May 15

10:00 – 12:00, Photography module, Photo Center

1:00 – 3:00, Film studies module, Lib 2130

1:00 – 3:00, Gateways seminar, Lib 2129

 

Friday, May 16

10:00 – 12:00, Lecture, Lecture Hall 3

1:00 – 4:00, Reading seminars, Jules Lib – 2129, Mario – Lib 2130

Reading: Daniel Robb, Crossing the Water, 2002, pages 143 – 287; Marianne Williamson, ed., Imagine: What America Could Be in the 21st Century, 2000, 205-262.

 

 

WEEK 8, May 20 - 24

Tuesday, May 21

10:00 – 1:00, Photography module, Photo Center

12:00 – 4:00, Gateways module, Maple Lane

2:30 – 5:30, Film studies module, Lib 1316

Reading: Robert Stam, Film Theory: An Introduction, 2000, pages 102-144.

 

Thursday, May 23

10:00 – 12:00, Photography module, Photo Center

1:00 – 3:00 Art Show

 

Friday, May 24

10:00 – 12:00, Lecture, Lecture Hall 3

1:00 – 4:00, Reading seminars, Jules Lib – 2129, Mario – Lib 2130

Reading: Paul Rogat Loeb, Soul of a Citizen, 1999, pages 1 – 184.

 

 

WEEK 9, May 27 - 31

Tuesday, May 28

10:00 – 1:00, Photography module, Photo Center

12:00 – 4:00, Gateways module, Maple Lane

2:30 – 5:30, Film studies module, Lib 1316

Reading: Robert Stam, Film Theory: An Introduction, 2000, pages 145-184.

 

Thursday, May 30

10:00 – 12:00, Photography module, Photo Center

1:00 – 3:00, Film studies module, Lib 2130

1:00 – 3:00, Gateways seminar, Lib 2129

 

Friday, May 31

10:00 – 12:00, Lecture, Lecture Hall 3

1:00 – 4:00, Reading seminars, Jules Lib – 2129, Mario – Lib 2130

Reading: Paul Rogat Loeb, Soul of a Citizen, 1999, pages 185 - 349.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WEEK 10, June 3 - 7

Tuesday, June 4

10:00 – 1:00, Photography module, Photo Center

12:00 – 4:00, Gateways module, Maple Lane

2:30 – 5:30, Film studies module, Lib 1316

Reading: Robert Stam, Film Theory: An Introduction, 2000, pages 185-222.

 

Thursday, June 6

10:00 – 12:00, Photography module, Photo Center

1:00 – 3:00, Film studies module, Lib 2130

1:00 – 3:00, Gateways seminar, Lib 2129

 

Portfolios due.

 

Friday, June 7

10:00 – 12:00, Lecture, Lecture Hall 3

1:00 – 4:00, Reading seminars, Jules Lib – 2129, Mario – Lib 2130

 

WEEK 11, EVALUATIONS

 

Individual faculty-student conferences to be scheduled.