SS7176 - Beyond the headlines - Global Crime in Focus (2023/24)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2023/24, but may be subject to modification | ||||||||||
| Module title | Beyond the headlines - Global Crime in Focus | ||||||||||
| Module level | Masters (07) | ||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 20 | ||||||||||
| School | School of Social Sciences and Professions | ||||||||||
| Total study hours | 200 | ||||||||||
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| Running in 2023/24(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
This module takes a collaborative and student-centred approach, to identify, research and analyse crimes and harm-related issues outside of the western public eye. Taking a global approach, the key emphasis will be on exploring issues and stories not widely known or reported on in the west or in Europe. Each week, you will be required to research and report to the class about an issue from a country of their choice.
The module aims to:
1. Broaden your horizons and understandings of global crimes and crime related issues
2. Develop an understanding of how communities, both cosmopolitan and rural, across the globe are impacted by crime and social harms
3. Consolidate your research skills drawing upon both academic sources and media items
4. Discuss and critically analyse a particular international crime or harm related issue
Prior learning requirements
Available for Study Abroad? YES
Syllabus
This module takes a collaborative and student-centred approach, to identify, research and analyse crimes and crime and harm related issues which are generally outside of the public eye in the UK. Taking a global approach the key emphasis will be on exploring issues and stories not widely known or reported in Europe or the West.
Each week, you will be required to research and report to the class about a crime / deviance / harm related issue from a country of your choice. These student-selected issues will then form the basis of the assessment task.
There will be no set syllabus, as content and focus will vary greatly depending on the interests of the class.
If you take this module you must be prepared to take a very active and collaborative role.
(LOs 1-4)
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
The module will utilise a flipped learning approach, focussing on student delivered talks, discussions and blended learning tasks. There will be a complete emphasis on student centred learning and peer collaboration. Active involvement in the module is thus imperative to make it as successful and enjoyable as possible. Sessions will require significant time to be spent on preparatio, including the reading of academic journal articles.
The sessions, particularly the assignment workshops, offer the opportunity for reflective learning and time will be allocated for individual and/or group feedback as part of your assessment preparation.
You will be expected to spend considerable time in self study preparing for the sessions each week.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, you will:
1. Have developed a broader awareness of crimes and crime related issues that occur across the globe
2. Understand how cosmopolitan and rural communities are impacted by crimes and social harms
3. Be able to research, present and discuss a broad range of issues
4. Be able to critically discuss and analyse a particular international crime or harm related issue
Assessment strategy
You will have a choice of assessment that will allow you to demonstrate a critical understanding of a particular crime or harm related issue from a country of your choice.
You will have an option of either a written or oral submission.
Written coursework - 4,500 words
Oral coursework - 20 minute recording
Bibliography
There are no core or recommended readings. Readings will be provided by the students from their own research.