SO 321 Crime, Justice, and the Media

Social Science. In this course, we will examine the interrelationships between mass media, the criminal justice system, and crime in the U.S. In particular we will explore the public policy implications of media portrayals of crime, criminals, the police, and the court systems. We will also study the relationship between media consumption, social media, and crime. This course will examine the relationship between media and due process. The main objective of this course is to enable you to learn to think critically about today's world. Through the course material you will be encouraged to reflect on and challenge popular assumptions and simplistic interpretations of criminal endeavors and media.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Take SO-101.

Distribution

SS

Offered

Even Year Spring Semester