CRJU 245 - Crime and the Media

Institution:

Clovis Community College

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

Cross reference: SOC 245 Crime and the Media surveys the connection between the mass media, crime, and criminal justice in the United States. It will explore how the criminal justice system, criminals, and crime and are portrayed in the entertainment and news media and the effects that these portrayals have on society and the criminal justice system. Special attention will be given to the issue of media violence and its role in the social construction of crime and justice.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.clovis.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 769-2811

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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