Elite Deviance: Crime in the SuitesINQ 260 SOW

Diane V. Brogan

Integrative Learning-Roanoke College-June 17, 2010

Definition Unethical and illegal actions within

governmental, political and corporate realms Differential societal response

Application of Skills and Ways of KnowingSociological theories and methods give basis for

analysis and critique

Some questions we address- How can we effectively research elite

deviance? What structural and organizational features

contribute? What societal arrangements? How should we respond? What are the social consequences? How might the American Dream contribute?

Introduction of Methodology Section on research methods Advantages, disadvantages, limitations Sources of data Supplemental text with research studies Case study method emphasized

Integration of Writing and Oral Communication

Use of resources Library instruction session Plagiarism session Hacker Handbook/ASA format instruction 3 writing assignments Drafting Peer review process Video viewing guides for analysis and

discussion

Some Course Goals Ability to apply sociological imagination Develop passion around the topic and the

discipline Recognize role of social responsibility Enhance critical thinking and problem-solving

How Different from SOCI 101? SOCI 101 as a survey course sociological imagination applied through examination

of several different subject areas Less emphasis on writing

INQ 260 introduces and builds on concepts with one topic

Deeper exploration and critique May have greater attention to problem-based learning Sacrifice areas of content for process-greater

attention to writing process