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LAJ 350 - Criminal Justice and the Media


Description:
An exploration of media messages concerning crime and criminal justice, how these portrayals compare with the operation of the criminal justice system, and how media images influence both individual attitudes and public policy. LAJ 300 is recommended. By permission.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Identify ways the criminal justice system is represented in popular media including movies and television programs.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills by comparing perceptions of criminal justice in the media to the actual practice of the criminal justice system including police, courts, and corrections.
  • Verbally express analysis of assigned movies and televisions programs.
  • Critically analyze the ways that media images influence personal opinions and public policy about crime and criminal justice.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/3/2005



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