OntarioLearn Course Details Start at 01/13/2026
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Course Details
| Course Title |
Victims and the Media |
| Conestoga Course Code |
OLRN1251 |
| Host College |
Algonquin College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
AL-VIC0006 |
| Start Date |
01/13/2026 |
| End Date |
04/21/2026 |
| Course Fee |
$280.00 |
| Hours |
28 |
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| Course Description |
Crime is frequently reported and sensationalized in the media. Students are sensitized to the impact of the media on victims of crime. Through a review of current events, students evaluate the role of the media in the lives of victims, paying particular attention to privacy issues. Students develop media research, communication and public relations skills to effectively advocate for victims' issues in the media. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Assignments 40%, Case Studies 60% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
60 |
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d2l/brightspace |
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| Textbook Information |
No textbook required. |
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