Organised Crime Global Perspective (Aut) (L4116A)
Organised Crime from a Global Perspective (Aut)
Module L4116A
Module details for 2022/23.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
The module introduces students to the idea of OCGs from a socio-political perspective, bridging the local, global and transnational levels. The module aims to provide an advanced critical understanding of OC, ranging from a broad set of topics and perspectives; contextualizing OC and the institutional innovation and responses to it within the social, economic, political and cultural context. This module provides teaching on OC in theory and practice with the aim of making students understand the nature, evolution and significance of organised criminal activities in today's world and, in particular, in relation to broader debates about justice in society, as well as to critically analyse the diverse responses to it.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of empirical research and competing theories of OCGs
Develop a critical awareness of the broad social, cultural, economic and political aspects surrounding the formation of organised crime
Identify the complex issues of organised crime and related policies at the local and international levels, as well as their implementation and critical evaluation
Demonstrate the ability to independently select, define, research and construct a case study by applying and evaluating specified theory and/or concepts
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (6000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Simone Santorso
Convenor, Assess convenor
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