The History of Incarceration

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Explores the history of incarceration from the 1700s to the early 2000s, focusing on institutions designed to segregate those labelled sick, deviant, or in need of reform, particularly in Canada. Through secondary and primary sources, the history of incarceration is studied from the perspective of authorities, the public, and inmates. Prerequisite: 4.0 university credits including 0.5 HIST credit or permission of the chair.