COMS 3003
Media and Crime
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.
Topics
- celebrity criminals
- true crime media
- news
- photography
- courtroom TV
- victimhood
- vigilante justice
Course catalogue
Prerequisites & course information
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.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027