Portland-State-University 2024-2025 Bulletin

CCJ 304 Crime and the Media

Explores the intricate relationship between crime and the news media, examining how the portrayal of criminal activities in the media influences public perceptions, shapes policy debates, and impacts the criminal justice system. Students will critically analyze the role of the news media in constructing narratives around crime, criminals, and justice, and evaluate the implications of media representations on social attitudes, public policy, and the administration of justice.

Credits

4
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  • 300