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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| International Perspectives Of Crime | |||
| Reference | LL3021 | Version | 1 |
| Created | September 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | December 2023 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To examine different approaches and perspectives of crime and justice across the world. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Differentiate criminal procedure in terms of the different approaches taken to the investigation and prosecution of crime in different legal traditions, as well as the reasons for and effectiveness of, those approaches. |
| 2 | Assess the different social and cultural approaches to crime in different regions |
| 3 | Assess the approach taken to crime which crosses borders. |
| 4 | Discuss the effectiveness of different approaches to the management and reduction of crime internationally. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The module looks at the major different approaches to criminal procedure which exist, in particular, the differences between the adversarial approach of common law jurisdictions and the inquisitorial approach in the civil law systems. There would be discussion of the different trends and perspectives on the approach and reaction to crime in different regions of the world. Different theories and approaches to rehabilitation would also be discussed. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module is delivered through a combination of workshops and tutorials. These will explore different perspectives on the core subject matter, using case studies and real life examples. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | A written coursework | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The written coursework is worth 100% of the module grade | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | Students must gain an A in the written coursework |
| B | Students must gain a B in the written coursework |
| C | Students must gain a C in the written coursework |
| D | Students must gain a D in the written coursework |
| E | Students must gain an E in the written coursework |
| F | Students must gain an F in the written coursework |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to the level 9 entry criteria |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| Module is an interdisciplinary module with delivery shared broadly equally between the School of Applied Social Studies and the Law School |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | Laverick, W. (2016) Global Injustice and Crime Control (Global Issues in Crime and Justice). London: Routledge |
| 2 | Jenks, D.A. (2017) Global Crime and Justice. London: Routledge |
| 3 | Franko, J. (2019) Globalization and Crime (Key Approaches to Criminology). London: Sage |
| 4 | MacKenzie, S. (2020) Transnational Criminology: Trafficking and Global Criminal Markets (New Horizons in Criminology) Bristol: Bristol University Press. |
| 5 | Carrington, K., Hogg, R., Scott, J. and Sozzo, M. eds., 2018. The Palgrave Handbook of Criminology and the Global South. London: Palgrave Macmillan. |