CRIM 490: Special Topics

CRIM 490-005: Media Coverage of Crim Justice
(Spring 2012)

07:20 PM to 10:00 PM W

Section Information for Spring 2012

Much of the public's perception of law enforcement and the criminal justice system is shaped not by personal experience, but by the news media. With the help of guest speakers such as police chiefs, prosecutors, judges, reporters and editors, we'll examine how the news media work, how they impact the justice system and its participants, and how they affect public understanding of the law, by focusing on local cases such as the D.C. sniper and Virginia Tech shootings and national cases such as Casey Anthony, Michael Jackson and Kobe Bryant.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 1-3

Recent developments in the field. Notes: Topics vary. May be used to fulfill requirements for different concentrations in the BS in criminology, law, and society depending on the topic. May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by Criminology, Law and Society. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 15 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: CRIM 100
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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