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 191-026 Crime and Culture

Note

Formerly available as 191-328/428. Students who have completed 191-328/428 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Dr A Young

Prerequisites

37.5 points of Second/Third Year Criminology subjects for Third Year students. Admission to Criminology Honours for Fourth Year students.

Semester

Summer (view timetable)

Contact

Summer Intensive: 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. February 7, 8, 14, 15 and 16

Subject Description

This subject introduces students to theories and methods in the cultural analysis of crime. Students will then examine various case studies in the cultural representation of crime: detective fiction; the serial killer movie; images of domestic violence; cultural understandings of rape and the rape-revenge film; artwork and censorship; graffiti; race, crime and urban space. On completion of the subject students should have an introduction to a range of theories and methods concerning crime and culture; and be able to comprehend examples of the cultural construction of crime.

Assessment

An essay of 4000 words for 3rd year, 5000 words for 4th year. Or an essay of 2000 words for 3rd year, 3000 words for 4th year, and a 2-hour examination.

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