CRJU C270 - Murder, Mayhem, and the Media

Institution:

Loyola University-New Orleans

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Description:

The course explores the relationship of the mass media to our perception of crime, criminals, and the criminal justice system. The mass media generate a "social construction of reality" that influences public opinion, public policies, and general social attitudes toward violence. While both the print and electronic media are examined as purveyors of social perceptions of criminals, victims, law enforcers, lawyers, judges, prisoners, and the like, emphasis in the course will be placed on the electronic and film media.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.loyno.edu

Phone Number:

(504) 865-2011

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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