Courses & Units

Media and Crime HEJ342

Hobart

Introduction

This unit examines the representation of crime in the media and its role as a primary source of information for public discourse about crime, criminality and criminal justice in contemporary society. You will engage with key critical criminology and media and communications theories and concepts to analyse the construction of crime news and other popular media representations, and the broader social and political implications of these media practices. Key areas covered may include media representations of population groups in relation to crime (e.g. youth crime); the relationship between journalists and police as news sources; the laws and ethics of crime and court reporting; cybercrime; celebrity criminals; reality-based television shows and "the CSI effect"; and the impacts of social media and surveillance culture on crime reporting.

Summary

Unit name	Media and Crime
Unit code	HEJ342
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media
Discipline	Media
Coordinator	Doctor Donald Reid
Available as an elective?
Delivered By	Delivered wholly by the provider
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2	On-Campus		International	Domestic

Key

: On-campus
: Off-Campus
: International students
: Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	12/7/2021	10/8/2021	30/8/2021	17/10/2021

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

explain key criminological and journalism, media and communications concepts, approaches and methods used in the study of media and crime
analyse mediated representations of crime showing an awareness of the broader social and political implications of these media practices
evaluate and discuss the relationship between media and crime, including the role of the media in shaping public knowledge and understandings of crime and criminality

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution ^1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution ^1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution ^2,3	Domestic Full Fee ⁴
100700	$1,812.00	$850.00	not applicable	$2,445.00

Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
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Requisites

Prerequisites

One year of tertiary study (1 EFTSL)

Teaching

Assessment	Examination - invigilated (externally - Exams Office) (20%)\|Examination - invigilated (externally - Exams Office) (40%)\|Examination - invigilated (externally - Exams Office) (40%)
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Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
Links	Booktopia textbook finder

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