POJS 846 - Crime,Justice,and the Media

Institution:

Governors State University

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Description:

An examination of the interrelationship of crime, justice, and the contemporary media in American society. The topics will include the history of media coverage of crime and justice; the social construction of crime; an analysis of news media; the impact of sweeps months on crime news; police, courts, and corrections in the media; reality television; movies and copycat crime; and coverage of criminals and delinquents; and the social effects of crime and justice news. Media coverage of drugs and gangs will be explored as well as media stereotypes of minorities. Prerequisites: Six hours of graduate course work or permission/consent of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.govst.edu

Phone Number:

(708) 534-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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