CSJ 212

In this course, students will examine 20th and 21st century mass media and ways in which it shapes and distorts public understanding of fundamental issues related to criminal justice, including the role of prejudice and inequality on depictions of crime and the people and institutions involved. Students will gain knowledge and awareness of the media’s influence on the way people think about crime, and the subsequent impact on public opinion and policy, and not only take steps to consume media critically, but also consider ways this interplay can be improved in order to benefit the communities in which students live and the communities and fields in which they will work as future professionals. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours