Course Catalogue

Justice Studies

To introduce students to key issues within the sphere of media, crime and criminal justice. To provide students with a fundamental understanding of the interactions and relationships that exist between the media, the public and issues of crime and justice.

Outline Syllabus:Media content: Crime, justice, news and newsworthiness Media content: Moral Panics Media content: Criminal caricatures Media content: Constructing crime and justice Public attitudes: What exist and why? Public attitudes: Politics, the public and criminal justice Public engagement: Education the public about crime and justice Public engagement: Informing the public about crime and justice Assessment preparation: Presentation guidance and support Assessment preparation: Coursework guidance and support

Module Overview:
This module introduces you to the relationship between the media, the public and issues of criminal justice. It will demonstrate how the media influences 'common sense' assumptions and political decision making around crime and justice. It will also highlight the importance of 'the public' in the contemporary criminal justice sphere. You will develop a fundamental understanding of the interactions and relationships that exist between the media, the public and issues of crime and justice.

Additional Information:The module introduces students to the relationship between the media, the public and issues of criminal justice. It will demonstrate how the media influences 'common sense' assumptions and political decision making around crime and justice. It will also highlight the importance of 'the public' in the contemporary criminal justice sphere.