CJC 210 - Crime and the Media

Institution:

Dodge City Community College

Subject:

Description:

(3 Credit Hours) This course will explore several issues: 1. The influence the mass media has on people's perception of crime in our society, and the efficiency of our criminal justice system. 2. How the media has been beneficial in preventing and fighting crime. 3. The impact violent media has on violence in our society. 4. The impact pornography has on violence in our society. 5. The Supreme Court cases that influence the power of the mass media. 6. Censorship of the press.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dc3.edu

Phone Number:

(620) 225-1321

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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