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Mass Media, Culture, and Crime (CJS403 (UG24))

Term: Spring 2025 (UNDG)

Faculty

Troy Hinrichs
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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (1/13/2025 - 4/26/2025) Location: MAIN (BLDG 36A2 - Classroom Lecture)

Description

This course explores and analyzes the treatment of crime, criminals, victims and the criminal justice system in news, entertainment, and social media. The course attempts to explain changes over time by examining the history of these treatments. Lastly, the course analyzes the real effect of these messages on contemporary life, law, and culture. (3 units, Spring)