IPH 450A, Comp Lit 450B, SOC 450B, CompLitTht 450B, IPH 550A
Interdisciplinary Topics: The Intellectual History of Mass Incarceration
This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to the intellectual history of the modern-day prison. What historical shifts, political logics, and ideological developments led to the phenomenon we have come to know as "mass incarceration"? How did the carceral logic that informs the seemingly inevitable contemporary connection between crime and punishment evolve in the West? Our topics will include influential theories that defined the physical space of the prison, the criminalization of marginalized populations, the emergence of theories and categories of deviance, and the development of criminology as an academic discipline.
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Jami Ake is amazing! Not only was this class so fascinating and well designed, but the discussions being led by the students made it so special. I learned so much from my colleagues and Dr. Ake made the classroom a welcoming space. TAKE A CLASS WITH HER!!
4/24/2025
Do not take courses with her. She takes insanely long to respond to students emails. Responded an hour before the final was due despite being contacted more than a week earlier. Prepare to lead more than half the class as the students, the professor doesnt even teach half the total amount of classes. Assignments are posted hours before theyre due
1/9/2021