Intl & Transnational Offending (803M3)
International and Transnational Offending
Module 803M3
Module details for 2022/23.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
In order to assess the effectiveness of legal responses to offending that cross national boundaries, it is essential that the student gain an insight into the phenomenon itself, rather than merely into the legal responses which we have examined in the course International and Transnational Offending. This module explores the nature and extent of both state and sub-state or individual offending. It includes such examples as the use of torture, war crimes, economic criminality, including illegal arms and drug dealing, corporate crime, computer and share frauds and organised crime and international crimes of violence.
Module learning outcomes
Have undertaken independent study into international and transnational offending.
Be able to conduct independent research using the library and electronic resources
Be able to analyse critically the extent to which the state is a perpetrator of international crimes.
Be able to assess the need for a particular legal response and the effectiveness of the response to date
Be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of criminal behaviour that crosses international boundaries and the dynamics of international and transnational criminality.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (5000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111110 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Matthew Garrod
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