LAW 213 - The Impact of the Mass Media on the Administration of Justice

Institution:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Examination of the role of the media — TV, radio, newspapers, and magazines — on the administration of justice. Th e infl uence of the media on the jury and the judge. Th e dangers of “trial by newspaper”and of TV in the courtroom. Is impartial justice possible? Th e British approach. Problems of free speech and press; “contempt by publication”rule; constitutional protections. Suggested guidelines for the media. Th e psychological basis of audience response. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and SPE 113

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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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