FOR80050 - Media Psychology, Law, and Policy

(2 units)

This course examines the relationship between media, psychology, crime, and law. The course focuses largely on the psychological aspects of media influence, the manifestations of media influence, the media-violence symbiosis, and legal and ethical considerations in news and social media. The course addresses topics such as media influence on individuals and on the legal system, social media celebrity, the First Amendment as it relates to news and social media, the evolution of news media, and media’s roles and responsibilities in public safety and social equity.