A critical exploration of the mediation of crime and violence in historical and contemporary contexts. Topics may include celebrity criminals, true crime media, news, photography, courtroom TV, victimhood, and vigilante justice. Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing and enrollment in Communication and Media Studies (including BGInS related specializations and streams) or third-year standing in Criminology and Criminal Justice (BA / Honours streams), or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication. Lecture three hours a week. [0.5 credits]
A critical exploration of the mediation of crime and violence in historical and contemporary contexts. Topics may include celebrity criminals, true crime media, news, photography, courtroom TV, victimhood, and vigilante justice. Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing and enrollment in Communication and Media Studies (including BGInS related specializations and streams) or third-year standing in Criminology and Criminal Justice (BA / Honours streams), or permission of the School of Journalism and Communication. Lecture three hours a week. [0.5 credits]
