CJ 433 Criminal Justice and Popular Culture

Focuses on evaluating printed and electronically mass-produced works of fiction, non-fiction and other entertainment and infotainment media as they relate to crime and criminal justice in America. Will explore mass media’s fascination with crime and punishment. Will concentrate on developing a better theoretical understanding of the impact mass-media has on criminal justice discourse and policy.
Credits: 4
Satisfactory Grading: Ineligible for the Satisfactory/No Credit grade mode.

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