Exploration of mediated representations of crime and how these impact on societal understandings of, and responses to, crime; the changing relationships between technology, social media, crime and law enforcement practices.
Explores mediated representations of crime and how these impact on societal understandings of, and responses to, crime. Addresses the changing relationships between technology, social media, crime and law enforcement practices.
| Paper title | Special Topic: Crime, Culture and Technology |
|---|---|
| Paper code | SOCI304 |
| Subject | Sociology |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $913.95 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $4,073.40 |
- Prerequisite
- 18 200-level CRIM, GEND or SOCI points or 54 200-level Arts points
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Notes
- (i) SOCI304 may not be credited with SOCI204 taken in the same year. When the topics of the papers differ, SOCI304 and SOCI204 passed in different years may both be credited.
- Eligibility
The paper is open to students who meet the prerequisites, and it is especially suitable for students taking the Criminology minor.
- Contact
- sgsw@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
View more information on Sociology, Gender Studies and Criminology's website
- Teaching staff
Coordinator and Lecturer: Dr Fairleigh Evelyn Gilmour
- Paper Structure
This paper will cover three key areas:
- Representations of crime
- Understanding crime in the era of social media
- The impact of technology on crime and crime control
- Textbooks
No textbooks are required for this paper. Readings will be available on Blackboard.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Communication, Critical thinking,
Information literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will have
- Developed a broad knowledge of key perspectives and debates around crime, media and technology.
- Displayed knowledge of new technologies that have proven to be particularly socially transformative.
- Demonstrated the ability to undertake critical thinking and reflection and to communicate theoretical ideas through analysis, written skills and oral presentation.
