CJC3008

Crime and the Media ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dean Wilson

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: As per CJC2008

Objectives: On successful completion of this subject students will be able to: demonstrate knowledge of key theories of media representation; demonstrate a critical understanding of the interrelationship of media and criminal justice policy; demonstrate a critical understanding of criminological interpretations of media; understand the process of criminological research and be competent in the use of the internet for the purposes of criminological and media research; present and argue positions based on an understanding of criminological methods of media analysis and demonstrate a well-developed intellectual framework for interpreting and critically assessing the social and political implications of media representations of criminal justice.

Assessment: Examination (2 hours): 40% + Research essay (2,500 words): 40% + Class presentation: 10% + Class participation: 10%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

Prerequisites: CJC 1001/1002 (These units are prerequisites ONLY if the student wishes to undertake a CJC major or minor. All other students can take this unit having completed any first year Arts sequence or by permission.)

Prohibitions: CJC2008