Elite Deviance: Crime in the Suites INQ 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 Knowing Sociological 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