Media Criminology — definition?
Study of crime portrayals across media forms.
Media-Crime Nexus — role?
Connects media influence to societal crime perceptions.
Social Constructivism — idea?
Media shapes perceived social reality of crime.
Agenda-Setting — process?
Media prioritizes certain crime stories.
Framing — role?
Shapes interpretation of crime stories.
Framing Devices — examples?
Headlines, photos, quotes, statistics.
Research at UON — focus?
Studies on hate crimes, police, media framing.
Media Impact — key factor?
Audience diversity and media literacy.
Market Forces — influence?
Drive sensational crime story selection.
Audience Response — concept?
Active interpretation of media texts.
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1. What is a key characteristic of media criminology as described in the course?
2. What does 'Research Examples at UON' refer to in the context of the course?
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