In his book Halfway Home: Race, Punishment and the Afterlife of Mass Incarceration, Reuben Jonathan Miller offers the concept of the “afterlife” to describe how punitive institutions reach beyond the specific acts of legal punishment to shape individual lives, families, and whole communities. An afterlife suggests a kind of “haunting” in which experiences or relationships that are in the past continue to influence the present and future. In Assignment 2 you are invited to take the concept of “afterlives of mass incarceration,” and apply it to specific experiences that you or some one you know has had or to a contemporary event or policy. In describing the experience, event or policy you choose make sure to answer the question: how does this experience that you or someone you know has had, an event, or policy demonstrate Reuben Miller’s concept of the “afterlives of mass incarceration”, along with citation to the relevant passage or passages in his book. Your answer should describe how you learned of the experience, event, or policy, including your own witness or the testimony of others, or if it is drawn from public sources, a citation to the relevant source.
Rubric
Assignment 2 rubric
Assignment 2 rubric
book: https://www.annas-archive.org/slow_download/c184b7df78a201c8ab1b9eb82e2e879e/0/0
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUnderstanding of the phenomenon
of mass incarceration and the concept of its “afterlives” as discussed in Reuben Jonathan Miller’s book
15 to >12.0 pts
Excellent papers
will demonstrate a strong understanding of mass incarceration and Miller’s ideas and arguments through the discussion and citation of appropriate and specific passages in the book
12 to >9.0 pts
Good papers will
will demonstrate adequate understanding of Miller’s ideas and somewhat accurately convey them
9 to >0 pts
Okay or substandard papers
will demonstrate little to no understanding and/or omit essential concepts/ideas
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication of Miller’s idea
of mass incarceration’s ‘afterlives’ to an experience, event, or policy
15 to >12.0 pts
Excellent papers
will demonstrate deep critical thinking in applying Miller’s ideas to contemporary experiences/events/policies by clearly stating a main argument and supporting that argument through references to Miller and another source: either from a testimonial or credible outside source. Excellent papers may also draw on other course readings.
12 to >9.0 pts
Good papers
will demonstrate some critical thinking but will not develop their main argument fully or convincingly or use robust evidence
9 to >0 pts
Okay or substandard papers
will either fail to clearly state a main argument or will not support that argument with passages or evidence
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics
5 to >3.0 pts
Excellent papers
will be proofread for grammar, spelling, and readability; and be 1500 words or under (more than 200 words over the limit will be penalized); all sources will be cited correctly via footnotes
3 to >0.0 pts
Good papers
will have some errors and/or deviations from assignment guidelines
0 pts
Okay or substandard papers
will include significant and/or numerous errors and/or deviate from assignment guidelines
5 pts
Total Points: 35
