This course is designed to analyze relationships between mass media,
crime and the criminal justice system. The media plays a fundamental
role in shaping images of deviance and criminality in American
society.

Therefore it is necessary to investigate media practices and
critically analyze the influence of mass media on legislation and
public policy.

Students in this course will learn techniques to analyzing media
messages and how to conduct a content analysis. The above issues
will be applied to various forms of media including print media,
television, film, and the internet.

Class Meeting:  Monday through Thursday, 9:30-10:45

****Class meets second 8 weeks only****

Instructor:  Ryan Baker, criminal justice department