CJ 255a - Film:Criminal Justice Issues and the Media

Institution:

Caldwell University

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Description:

Examines how citizens' attitudes and perceptions about the criminal justice system, criminology, and the law are influenced by movies-strong cultural objects with powerful messages. A number of social, political, and legal issues currently germane to criminal justice are examined. The course addresses the film treatment of issues concerning police, courts, corrections, criminology, law, organized crime, the drug culture, gangs, prejudice, corruption, prison life, death row inmates, and other timely topics.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.caldwell.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 618-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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