Breaking Down Breaking Bad: The Analysis of Hollywood Crime and Justice

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In this course, we will consider the intersections of justice studies, crime/delinquency, policy/law, and media. Employing case studies, we will critically analyze depictions of crime, criminals, and law enforcement in popular culture. Specific attention is placed to the following areas: the social construction of crime and justice; the structure and influence of media; and the implications of media portrayals of crime and justice; the structure and influence of media; and the implications of media portrayals of crime for policy, law, and our understandings of deviance. You are invited to explore a multitude of theories, ideas, and research as you learn about this dynamic field of study.