SOC 222 - Sociology of Mass Communication

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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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Description:

3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Special emphasis will be placed on the relationship between mass communications and the criminal justice system. Th is course will focus on the rise of mass media, its institutionalization and its socioeconomic context. Students will utilize techniques of “content analysis” to assessthe image of the police, courts, criminals, prisons, etc., as presented in the media. Th e social-psychological process through which such messages shape and infl uence public attitudes will be explored. A highlight of this course will be several in-depth interviews with distinguished members of the mass media and criminal justice communities. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and SOC 101

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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