CRJ 3850 - Crime and the Media

Institution:

Pennsylvania Western University

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

This course will analyze media violence and its potential influence on various audiences. Specific variables will be examined in relation to aggression and consequently, violence. Violence will be examined within different media contexts - including news, film, television, pornography, advertising and Internet. The daily repetition of media violence will also be examined as it promotes the normalization and legitimization of violent behaviors. This course will also examine violence and aggression in relation to its historical, cultural, and contemporary influences and sources.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pennwest.edu/

Phone Number:

(724) 938-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.