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True Crimes

This class will cover how actual crimes are represented inmultiple media platforms. The platforms evaluated and discussedin this course will include the news, documentaries, televisionshows/movies based on true events, podcasts, and social media.Students will study and analyze how these platforms depict crimesand how the depictions affect public perceptions of crime and thecriminal justice system. Please be advised that this course willinclude reading and viewing materials about grisly cases.

Section: CJS-290-01
Credits: 4
Faculty: Rita J Augustyn
Days: TR
Times: 2:00PM‑3:45PM (TR)
Start/End Date: 08/28/23 - 12/15/23
Instruction Method: Lecture-based Learning
Comments: This class will cover how actual crimes are represented inmultiple media platforms. The platforms evaluated and discussedin this course will include the news, documentaries, televisionshows/movies based on true events, podcasts, and social media.Students will study and analyze how these platforms depict crimesand how the depictions affect public perceptions of crime and thecriminal justice system. Please be advised that this course willinclude reading and viewing materials about grisly cases.

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