Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Module Identifier
LC38220
Module Title
Drugs and Crime
Academic Year
2019/2020
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2
Mutually Exclusive
Other Staff
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours (Unseen) | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | Essay (2,500 words) | 40% |
| Semester Assessment | Essay Outline | 10% |
| Supplementary Exam | 2 Hours (Unseen) | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Essay (2,500 words) | 40% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Essay Outline | 10% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Understand and apply detailed knowledge of legislation, legal instruments, case law, sentencing policies related to the prosecution of drug related crime/trafficking.
2. Understand and analyse critically the individual and societal impact of drug use, supply and trafficking.
3. Analyze, assess, and evaluate critically relevant data and research materials, and where appropriate use the information to develop and predict policy implementations and outcomes.
4. Engage in detailed discussion and present reasoned and evidence based argument.
Brief description
The relationship between drugs and crime is broad and multi-faceted and is a constant and ever present social problem that impacts all levels of society. This module will consider in some depth the many aspects of the topic that exemplify this problem.
Content
Consideration will be given to, but not limited to: International drug trafficking ( with particular consideration given to Mexican drug cartels), the ‘War on Drugs’, drug abuse and crime, drug related legislation and sentencing policies and consequences, drug use prevention and treatment, topical issues (e.g. opioid crisis).
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | |
| Communication | Seminar discussions will develop individual and group presentation and oral argument. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Seminar preparation and exam will develop different aspects of academic research, from understanding, evaluating and referencing sources through the dissemination of ideas to others orally, and in developing written communication skills. |
| Information Technology | Library and online research skills are fundamental to preparation for seminars and assessed work. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | Recommended topic for any considering working in the legal/criminal justice/criminology field. |
| Problem solving | Seminar discussion/preparation and debate. Analysis and evaluation of policies. |
| Research skills | Research and preparation for seminars and exam. |
| Subject Specific Skills | Reading, understanding and evaluating legal and social science materials particular to the fields of law/criminal justice/criminology. |
| Team work | Group activities, discussion and debate in seminars. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6