• Links to information for possible class projects and videos especially relevant to a comparative (even if not comparative justice, specifically) course are provided
• Although not directly related to comparative justice, some instructors may discover that students are not as informed about world geography or politics as the instructor, or students, would like to be. Links here will help develop a better understanding of geography and politics around the world
• While I am providing this site to instructors and students using my Comparative Criminal Justice Systems textbook, I fully appreciate the need for other text and/or supplemental reading options

Cop World, parts 1 & 2 A rare look inside the world of international law enforcement, COP WORLD goes on the beat with policemen in South Africa, Germany, Brazil, China, Turkey, Russia, and the USA. This is a great video for class discussion!

Class Projects

Your Nation is an interactive online tool allowing users to compare various statistics for any two countries worldwide, rank countries by specific statistics, or display statistical summaries of individual countries. Users may customize statistical analyses through three settings: the world zone, the data category, and the current modifier. Explicit instructions for customizing queries are available at the site. Most of the data presented are derived from the World Factbook. Your Nation uses Macromedia Flash by default, hence users without newer browsers will need to obtain the free browser plug-in. >From the Scout Report for Social Sciences, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-1999

Use David Newlyn's OJ on Trial in Europe to help students understand differences between the adversarial and inquisitorial systems of trial.

The American Forum for Global Education Educators here can find out more about programs to improve teaching about China in New York public schools and to enhance collaboration between university scholars and teachers in the development of globally-focused curriculum. They can also participate in "The Global Exchange" -- an online forum for teachers to share their experiences on the Internet. The materials section features dozens of planned units on topics in Area Studies & Culture, Global Connections, Global Issues, Conflict & Conflict Resolution, Environment, and International Organizations. Recent examples include units on Literature and the Chinese Diaspora, Democracy as a Value, and Around the World in Ten Days, a ten-day whirlwind unit on major trends in world history. Appropriate grade levels are indicated for each unit, ranging from K-12, but with an emphasis on junior high and high school levels. >From the Scout Report for Social Sciences, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2000

Social Studies School Service provides a variety of activities, lesson plans, and other pedagogical devices that instructors can draw from to make a more interactive learning environment

Videos

The following videos supplement chapter topics, provide interesting and informative diversion from traditional lecture, and are great discussion starters. Most are reasonably priced ($20-$30) and may be an appropriate personal, departmental, or library purchase.

Chapter 2

• Chasing the Sleeper Cell -- FRONTLINE and The New York Times join forces to investigate the battle against terrorism here at home

• Son of Al Qaeda -- This documentary recounts an incredible journey from terrorist upbringing to CIA informant, offering a glimpse inside the mindset of an Al Qaeda family.

Chapter 4

• Muslims -- FRONTLINE explores Islam's religious, historical, and cultural roots

Chapter 5

• The Plea -- FRONTLINE explores the moral, judicial and constitutional implications of relying on plea bargains to expedite justice.

Learning About Geography

About Geography Weekly articles about geography, annotated links to hundreds of the best sites for maps (spice up your term papers!!) and geographical information, an online atlas, a glossary, weekly quizzes, and much more. Check it out.

Atlapedia Online Need to find out the population of Zimbabwe for a report? Want to know what Ireland's principal exports are? You're in the right place. Quick searches of Atlapedia will pull up ample information on your country of choice, from local currency to modern history. The World Maps section provides both physical and political maps in nice detail.

European Geography Test A collection of challenging Web-based geography exams that survey students' knowledge of European topography, European urban geography, and general map skills. Tests are divided into three different learning levels, and the focus and objectives for each test are clearly stated. The tests employ interactive maps, photographic images, pull-down menus, radio buttons, and fill-in forms to ask students a series of multiple choice, true or false, and matching questions. Requires registration.

Nations of the World A helpful list of the world's countries, with their capital city

Learning About Politics

Almanac of Politics and Government   A comprehensive reference tool, providing over 1,300 Web pages of political and governmental information about nations worldwide. The almanac's coverage emphasizes the US political system but also includes information about world governments and international organizations.

Foreign Government Resources on the Web From the University of Michigan's Document Center

International Governments

Microstate Network Especially helpful for gathering information on the world's smaller countries.

Polisci.com One stop shopping for information on governments of countries throughout the world.

Political Resources on the Net Listings of political sites available on the Internet sorted by country, with links to Parties, Organizations, Governments, Media and more from all around the world.

World Governments Profiles nations and territories, offering general information and capsules of political parties

WWW Virtual Library: International Affairs Resources This section of the WWW Virtual Library presents over 1400 annotated links in a range of international affairs topics. Sites are chosen because of long-term value, favoring those with cost-free, high-quality information and analysis online. Many are gateway sites or have internal search engines

Yahoo! Index of Governments by Country Hyperlinks to more than 100 countries