For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
At the completion of this course, students should demonstrate an understanding of the courts structure from a historical, philosophical, and practical point of view. The student will demonstrate their understanding of the subject by demonstrating at least 70% competency of the topics to be covered, including:
- Discuss the History of the American Courts.
- Identify the structure of the American Court System.
- Explain the difference between the various types of courts.
- Identify the roles and duties of the actors in the courthouse.
- Discuss various issues regarding the rights of the accused.
- Discuss various issues surrounding the dynamics of courthouse j justice.
- Define various terminology regarding court proceedings.
- Explain what happens to an individual from the arrest to the sentencing phase.
- Identify and discuss various rules and laws governing court procedure.
- Compare and contrast sentencing options.
- Identify the differences between criminal and juvenile courts.
- Courts, Crime and Controversy
- Law and Crime
- Federal Courts
- State Courts
- The Dynamics of the Court House
- Prosecutors
- Defense Attorneys
- Judges
- Defendants and Witnesses
- Arrest to Arraignment
- Bail
- Disclosing and Suppressing Evidence
- Negotiated Justice and Pleas of Guilty
- Trials and Juries
- Sentencing Options
- Sentencing
- Appellate Courts
- The Lower Courts
- Juvenile Courts
- Lecture/Discussion
- In-class assignments/exercises
- Research paper
- Internet
- Current news articles
- Video
- White Board
Methods of assessing SCCC and course outcomes include tests, daily work, individual research projects, and the student'�s presentation of a topic in courts through oral and written communication.
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Outcome
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Outcome 5
- Assessed by class participation, written assignments, and verbal discussion indicating comprehension of material read.
- Assessed by various written assignments regarding subject matter.
- Assessed by the research project, essay, multiple choice, and true/false exams, and class discussions over subject matter.
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If you need support or academic accommodations due to a documented disability, please contact the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or visit the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic Building, Room A149.
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