INQ-110 | Criminology Goes to the Movies

Full Title: Criminology Goes to the Movies

Topic Description:

Crime stories surround us. How do crime films both reflect our ideas about social issues, and shape the ways we think about these issues? In this course, students will learn to critically analyze crime films through the lens of criminological theory. The course will begin with an introduction to classical and contemporary criminological theory, followed by a discussion of the role of film in popular culture. Once a foundation for the course has been established, students will screen a range of crime films that correspond to specific criminological theories. Through their analyses of these films, students will explore the dynamic interplay between art and life. Throughout the semester, students will write and lead discussions about the films they are viewing; the course will culminate with an individual research paper and presentation.

Counts as Global? No

Topic Approved: April 2018