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University of Hong Kong
Oginigba , Nigeria
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Media Studies | Criminology | Sociology
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Program Overview

Programmes

The University of Hong Kong's Department of Sociology offers a range of programmes for students interested in pursuing a degree in sociology or related fields.


Undergraduate Programmes

  • Criminology Major/Minor: This programme explores the study of crime and its impact on society.
  • Media & Cultural Studies Major/Minor: This programme examines the role of media and culture in shaping our understanding of the world.
  • Sociology Major/Minor: This programme provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of sociology, including its theories, methods, and applications.

Taught Postgraduate Programmes

  • MSocSc Criminology: This programme is designed for students who wish to pursue advanced studies in criminology.
  • MSocSc Media, Culture & Creative Cities: This programme explores the intersection of media, culture, and urban studies.
  • MSocSc Sociology: This programme provides advanced training in sociological theory, research methods, and applications.

Research Postgraduate Programmes

  • MPhil / PhD Sociology: This programme is designed for students who wish to pursue original research in sociology under the supervision of experienced faculty members.

Courses

The Department of Sociology offers a range of courses that cover various aspects of sociology, including criminology, media and cultural studies, and research methods.


Course Details

  • SOCI8011: Media and Crime
    • Course Description: This course examines the role of media in shaping our understanding of crime and its impact on society.
    • Course Learning Outcomes:
      1. Recognize how the media assembles crime and criminal justice stories.
      2. Explain and apply theories about the media's role in the definition and construction of crime and social control responses.
      3. Demonstrate expertise of a specific chosen crime or deviance issue.
      4. Synthesize, design and inspire discussions on current issues and problems related to media’s impact on our understanding of chosen crime or deviance issue.
    • Assessment:
      • Portfolio writing (individual work): 40%
      • Final project (individual work): 25%
      • Final project (group work): 35%
    • Required Reading:
      1. Hayes, R. M., & Luther, K. (2018). # Crime: Social Media, Crime, and the Criminal Legal System. Springer.
    • Recommended Reading:
      1. Greer, C. (Ed.). (2019). Crime and Media: A Reader. London: Routledge
      2. Jewkes, Y. (2015). Media and Crime. London: Sage
      3. Journal of Criminal Justice and Popular Culture and Crime Media Culture : An International Journal for articles on crime, the media and popular culture.

Research

The Department of Sociology is committed to advancing knowledge in the field of sociology through research. The department has several research clusters and centres, including the Centre for Criminology and the Global Society and Sustainability Lab.


Research Areas

  • Criminology
  • Media and Cultural Studies
  • Sociology

People

The Department of Sociology has a team of experienced faculty members who are dedicated to teaching and research. The department also has a number of research students and staff who contribute to the department's research activities.


News and Events

The Department of Sociology regularly hosts events and seminars, including visiting professors and research workshops. The department also publishes news and updates on its research activities and achievements.


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