PC4S035 - International Security of Drugs, Organised Crime and Human Trafficking 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PC4S035 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | International Security of Drugs, Organised Crime and Human Trafficking | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Policing and Criminology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Policing | ||
| Module Leader: | Joana Pereira, Helen Martin | ||
| Module Team: | Mike Edwards, Mike Edwards | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | 2024 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100486 - policing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To develop a critical understanding of the difference between transnational and multilateral security in dealing with broad security threats including intergovernmental action and actions of a non- political nature.
Content Summary
Indicative content:
Transnational Security -
The nature of contemporary transnational security threats.
Organized transnational crime.
The “terrorist” dimension.
The relationship between international “crime” and political conflict.
The special case of drugs.
Human trafficking and modern slavery
Forms of governmental responses to transnational security threats.
Cooperation and conflict in multi-state and multi-agency responses.
Multilateral Security -
The dimensions of multilateralism in international security.
International organizations and “traditional” collective security.
The defining characteristics of peacekeeping.
The new agenda of humanitarian intervention.
Peacemaking and peace-building.
Conclusions
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Seminar | 10 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 95 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 1 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Distinguish between transnational and multilateral security by demonstrating a critical evaluation of the complexities of contemporary global security challenges. |
| LO2 | Critically appraise the security challenges faced by nation states and international organisations in relation to drugs, organised crime and human trafficking. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Relating to the complexities of contemporary global security challenges | 10 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Poster 1 | Relating to a topic on drugs, organised crime and human trafficking | 0 | N/A | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Poster 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |