Crime and the media
SOCI2067
CPD-1.21
12:30 – 14:20
Friday
1st semester
Lecture venue
Lecture time
Offer semester
The media plays a particularly influential role on the public’s conceptions of crime and order. This course is designed to look at the ways in which the media shapes our ideas and responses to crime. The course examines representations of crime in different news media forms and theoretical explanations for why crime is portrayed in particular ways. The course will also look at the representation of crime in popular culture and the entertainment media.
Identify ways crimes are represented in different media forms
Describe key concepts and theories that help explain how media shapes our ideas and responses to crime
Demonstrate their understanding of a particular chosen crime issue by engaging in intensive, independent researched reflective writing
Analyse why their chosen crime issue is portrayed in a particular ways
Critically evaluate on such media representations
Synthesize and inspire discussions on current issues and problems related to new media technology’s impact on crime and the media
Tasks
Weighting
Individual Portfolio
30%
Tutorial presentation, facilitation, and participation
25%
Class participation
5%
Examiniation
40%
Marsh, I., & Melville, G. (2019). Crime, justice and the media. Routledge. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/hkuhk/detail.action?docID=370962
Additional required readings will be listed on the course syllabus.
Dr Li-Fung Cho
Lecturer
