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
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