module specification

This module will look at the harms and crimes inflicted upon wildlife across the globe, and focus on different conservation measures used to combat this. In doing so, the module will pay particular attention to the convergence of security measures and conservation strategies and consider the impact this may have on the wellbeing and human rights of local populations.

The module aims to:

1. Identify and investigate the harms and crimes inflicted upon wildlife across the globe.
2. Examine a range of conservation approaches and strategies used to tackle wildlife related crime.
3. Explore the convergence of security measures and conservation strategies in tackling wildlife crime and the illegal wildlife trade.
4. Consider the impact that conservation initiatives may have on local communities.
5. Consider the role that criminology can play in informing and analysing these initiatives and impacts.

Available for Study Abroad? YES

This module looks at wildlife crime, specifically poaching and the illegal wildlife trade. The module will examine a range of strategies used by conservationists in attempting to tackle wildlife related crime. It will pay particular attention to the convergence of conservation and security measures and examine the impact that such initiatives can have on local populations.

An overriding theme will be to consider the role that criminology can play in analysing, understanding and informing the strategies used to tackle wildlife crimes and the impacts these may have.

(LO1-5)

The module will use a range of learning, teaching and delivery methods, including workshops, staff and student lead talks and discussions, blended learning and online sessions. There will be a heavy emphasis on interactive, small group student-centred activities and tasks and active participation will be required.

A flipped learning approach will be used, and you will be expected to read at least one reading per week and be able to discuss and/or present this during the sessions. Your active involvement in the module is thus imperative to make it as successful and enjoyable as possible.

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 the assessment preparation.

Resources, including reading lists, links to videos, podcasts, websites, will be provided via Weblearn and/or email and you are encouraged to engage in online discussion forums with your peers.

On successful completion of this module you will be able to:

1. Understand the range of harms and crimes inflicted upon wildlife across the globe.
2. Critically discuss the range of conservation strategies used to tackle wildlife related crime.
3. Critically reflect upon the convergence of security measures and conservation strategies in tackling wildlife crime and the illegal wildlife trade.
4. Critically discuss the impact that conservation initiatives may have on local communities.
5. Discuss the role that criminology can play in this ever expanding field of enquiry.

The module will be assessed by two items of coursework, which will be designed to reflect the learning outcomes.

To acknowledge different learning styles and competences, you will have choice of assessment on the module.

The first assessment will be a written composition.

The second assessment will be a choice between a written or an oral assessment.

Coursework 1 - (1500 words)

Coursework 2 - (3000 words or 20 minutes oral presentation)

Key Reading:

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