CJ 311 Crime and the Media

This course examines the interrelations between criminal justice, crime and the mass media. The course will study representations of crime and the justice system within media (i.e., newspapers, TV, movies). It will explore depictions of crime, victims, offenders and the criminal justice system in the media, exploring how the media represents, distorts and/or filters these topics. Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s): CJ 101