This course will critically examine the social construction of serial murder. Its goal is to synthesize historical and contemporary analyses of serial murder, assess the impact of the media on public perceptions of serial killing, and extend our understanding of the etiology of serial murder in contemporary society.

Prerequisite(s): Sociology 2266A/B, and enrolment in fourth year of one of the Honours Specializations or Honours Double Majors in Sociology or Criminology.

Extra Information: 3 seminar hours.