ESSAY 1- length 2500 words weighted at 50%, Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3

ESSAY 2- length 2500 words weighted at 50%, Learning Outcomes 3, 4 and 5

Key Information Set:
100% coursework

This module will examine a variety of debates surrounding the sale of personal sexual services including some of the following: theoretical discourses on female and male prostitution; issues of legislation and policy with regard to prostitution; the growth and implications of sex tourism and sex trafficking; 'mail order' brides; juvenile prostitution; issues of risk and safety; historical dimensions of prostitution.

This module combines formal lectures with blended learning and group work sessions.

Weekly lectures are supported by weekly seminar/group work sessions which encourage students to engage with key issues through informal discussion, activities and debate. Group work will be supported by structured learning materials to enhance understanding of the subject and to develop other key skills. Independent study will consist of preparation for work in class follow up of issues with reference to texts and other resources and preparation for assessment. Students will be invited to attend individual tutorials on a voluntary basis and will be encouraged to seek advice to support their learning and to prepare for assessment. Students will be encouraged to engage in peer support and discussion dialogues with each other using the Discussion Board in Blackboard.

Key Information Set:
Learning and Teaching: 16% scheduled activities comprising:
20 lectures
20 Group work sessions
2 Introductory sessions
2 Feedback Session
4 Assessment Preparation Sessions
Class work will involve semi formal lectures, group work discussions, exercises and activities. Class work will be supported by structured worksheets, formative feedback and guidance about assessment and source materials.

Independent Guided Study: 84% of total activities comprising:
Guided reading and research,
Personal tutorials,
preparation for scheduled sessions,
completion of assessment tasks.
Students will be supported in their work through materials available on Blackboard.

Barrett D. (1997)[ed] Child Prostitution in Britain, The Children¿s Society, London.
Brown. L. (2001) Sex Slaves: The Trafficking of Women in Asia, Virago, UK
Cronin B & Davenport E (2001) E-Rogenous Zones: Positioning Pornography in the Digital Economy , MetaPress E Book.
Itzen C (ed)(1993) Pornography, Women, Violence and Civil Liberties, Oxford University Press
Kelly.L. & Regan. L. (2000) Stopping Traffic: Exploring the extent of, and responses to, trafficking in women for sexual exploitation in the UK. Home Office, London
McKeganey, N, Barnard M (2003) Sex Work on the Streets: Prostitutes and Their Clients. Open University Press
O'Donnell & Miller (2007) Child Pornography - Crime, Computers and Society, Oregon, Willan
Tankard Reist, M & Bray, A (eds)(2011) Big Porn Inc, Melbourne, Australia. Spinifex,

Library based resources
A lecture room with a computer and projector for a PowerPoint presentation and large enough for group work.
Computers with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Internet and Accessibility Software
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.