FMS 2100

CRIMINOLOGY & FILM

With focus on crime and its representation in film, this course will provide students with the opportunity to explore how criminological theory is present in commercially successful and/or well-known films. In addition, this course will explore and analyze presentations of crime, criminals, victims and the criminal justice system in film. Students will also examine how entertainment media impacts public perceptions of crime and victimization. This course will also introduce students to basic film grammar and vocabulary. Cross Listed Courses CRI 2100

Units: 3.0