Module Descriptors
TRAFFICKING: THE ILLEGAL TRADE IN PEOPLE, GOODS AND SERVICES
SOCY70351
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 7
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Sarah Page
Email: S.J.Page@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 276
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- Coursework - Essay 4000 words weighted at 80%
- Weekly completion of learning journal entries 250 words per weekly entry weighted at 20%
Module Details
Module Learning Outcomes
1. An in-depth and critical understanding of the historical development and recent growth in the illegal trading of people, goods and services
Knowledge & understanding; learning; communication
2. An ability to undertake analysis of the complex, incomplete and contradictory aspects of our knowledge of globalisation and its relationship to illegal trafficking activities
analysis; reflection
3. An ability to apply an in-depth and critical knowledge of conceptual issues in transnational organised crime to particular case studies of illegal trafficking using a cross cultural, inter-disciplinary and comparative perspective
knowledge & understanding
4. An ability to critically evaluate the effectiveness of national and transnational responses to trafficking by security, criminal justice and human rights organisations using knowledge and information that may be at the forefront of the discipline.
enquiry; problem solving
reflection; communication
Knowledge & understanding; learning; communication
2. An ability to undertake analysis of the complex, incomplete and contradictory aspects of our knowledge of globalisation and its relationship to illegal trafficking activities
analysis; reflection
3. An ability to apply an in-depth and critical knowledge of conceptual issues in transnational organised crime to particular case studies of illegal trafficking using a cross cultural, inter-disciplinary and comparative perspective
knowledge & understanding
4. An ability to critically evaluate the effectiveness of national and transnational responses to trafficking by security, criminal justice and human rights organisations using knowledge and information that may be at the forefront of the discipline.
enquiry; problem solving
reflection; communication
Module Additional Assessment Details
One essay of 4,000 words from a selected list of titles (meets learning outcomes 1-4)
Completion of 10 learning journal entries (250 words per entry) [meets learning outcome 1-4]
Completion of 10 learning journal entries (250 words per entry) [meets learning outcome 1-4]
Module Indicative Content
This module provides a comparative and transnational analysis of the historical development and recent growth of trafficking at the transnational level of people, goods and services. In historical terms, it will examine the historical precedents for transnational trafficking in the form, for example, of international state and non-state criminal activities such as piracy, slavery and drug trafficking during the colonial period.
It will look at a number of relevant historical and contemporary in-depth case studies of illegal trafficking such as trafficking in drugs, sex, arms, nuclear materials, labour, body parts, stolen antiquities and protected animals.
Accompanying this will be a critical analysis of the recent response of national and international agencies to the growth of transnational trafficking and the effectiveness at the global level of policies such as the US 'war on drugs'. In particular, the role of policy makers, security services, international law and law enforcement agencies will be examined in detail as well as the increasing involvement of non-governmental agencies in combating and ameliorating the effects of illegal trafficking.
The context for this will be the global division of labour which has emerged in the post-1945 period, the increasing differentiation of societies, the growth of international cooperation in security terms, the deregulation of the global economy as a result of neo-liberalism and the social inequalities within and between societies.
In preparation for the dissertation the module will focus upon the issues, problems and methodologies involved in researching and analysing trafficking at the transnational level and, in particular, the interpretation of international crime statistics, the difficulties of covert research and the relationship between qualitative and quantitative approaches to criminological research.
It will look at a number of relevant historical and contemporary in-depth case studies of illegal trafficking such as trafficking in drugs, sex, arms, nuclear materials, labour, body parts, stolen antiquities and protected animals.
Accompanying this will be a critical analysis of the recent response of national and international agencies to the growth of transnational trafficking and the effectiveness at the global level of policies such as the US 'war on drugs'. In particular, the role of policy makers, security services, international law and law enforcement agencies will be examined in detail as well as the increasing involvement of non-governmental agencies in combating and ameliorating the effects of illegal trafficking.
The context for this will be the global division of labour which has emerged in the post-1945 period, the increasing differentiation of societies, the growth of international cooperation in security terms, the deregulation of the global economy as a result of neo-liberalism and the social inequalities within and between societies.
In preparation for the dissertation the module will focus upon the issues, problems and methodologies involved in researching and analysing trafficking at the transnational level and, in particular, the interpretation of international crime statistics, the difficulties of covert research and the relationship between qualitative and quantitative approaches to criminological research.
Module Learning Strategies
This module will be based on flexible learning materials delivered using the Blackboard virtual learning environment and selected readings provided in
(a) a limited number of course texts
(b) reading packs of selected articles and book chapters and
(c) e-books, e-journal articles and online news coverage.
The Blackboard environment will provide a context for:
- Tutors to highlight key issues, problems and debates for discussion.
- Learners to undertake a range of structured activities which will involve, for example, problem solving, literature searching, engagement with group discussions, and scenarios.
- Tutors to provide guidance and advice.
- Learners to access guidance on online resources available via the web and the university's e-resources pages.
The readings will provide:
- An essential knowledge base for the module which will be available to all learners.
- A resource for coursework and all assessed assignments.
- A point of departure for the structured activities set for learners.
Learners will be expected to engage fully and critically with the resources and activities that are provided and to engage in detailed discussion with tutors and other learners. Tutors will give online academic support and guidance to learners throughout the lifetime of the module and will respond on a timely basis
(a) a limited number of course texts
(b) reading packs of selected articles and book chapters and
(c) e-books, e-journal articles and online news coverage.
The Blackboard environment will provide a context for:
- Tutors to highlight key issues, problems and debates for discussion.
- Learners to undertake a range of structured activities which will involve, for example, problem solving, literature searching, engagement with group discussions, and scenarios.
- Tutors to provide guidance and advice.
- Learners to access guidance on online resources available via the web and the university's e-resources pages.
The readings will provide:
- An essential knowledge base for the module which will be available to all learners.
- A resource for coursework and all assessed assignments.
- A point of departure for the structured activities set for learners.
Learners will be expected to engage fully and critically with the resources and activities that are provided and to engage in detailed discussion with tutors and other learners. Tutors will give online academic support and guidance to learners throughout the lifetime of the module and will respond on a timely basis
Module Texts
Buxton, Julia (2006) The Political Economy of Narcotics: production, consumption and global markets. ( Zed Press)
Ebbe, O (2007) Global Trafficking in Women and Children (Routledge)
Kyle, D. (2001) Global Human Smuggling (Johns Hopkins)
Ebbe, O (2007) Global Trafficking in Women and Children (Routledge)
Kyle, D. (2001) Global Human Smuggling (Johns Hopkins)
Module Resources
A networked computer capable of accessing the internet and running applications such as Blackboard and Adobe Acrobat.
A Word Processor compatible with Microsoft Word.
University Library
eLibrary Resources
Blackboard
A Word Processor compatible with Microsoft Word.
University Library
eLibrary Resources
Blackboard
Web Descriptor
This module provides a comparative and transnational analysis of the historical development and recent growth of trafficking at the transnational level of people, goods and services. In historical terms, it will examine the historical precedents for transnational trafficking in the form, for example, of international state and non-state criminal activities such as piracy, slavery and drug trafficking during the colonial period.
It will look at a number of relevant historical and contemporary in-depth case studies of illegal trafficking such as trafficking in drugs, sex, arms, nuclear materials, labour, body parts, stolen antiquities and protected animals.
Accompanying this will be a critical analysis of the recent response of national and international agencies to the growth of transnational trafficking and the effectiveness at the global level of policies such as the US 'war on drugs'. In particular, the role of policy makers, security services, international law and law enforcement agencies will be examined in detail as well as the increasing involvement of non-governmental agencies in combating and ameliorating the effects of illegal trafficking.
The context for this will be the global division of labour which has emerged in the post-1945 period, the increasing differentiation of societies, the growth of international cooperation in security terms, the deregulation of the global economy as a result of neo-liberalism and the social inequalities within and between societies.
In preparation for the dissertation the module will focus upon the issues, problems and methodologies involved in researching and analysing trafficking at the transnational level and, in particular, the interpretation of international crime statistics, the difficulties of covert research and the relationship between qualitative and quantitative approaches to criminological research.
It will look at a number of relevant historical and contemporary in-depth case studies of illegal trafficking such as trafficking in drugs, sex, arms, nuclear materials, labour, body parts, stolen antiquities and protected animals.
Accompanying this will be a critical analysis of the recent response of national and international agencies to the growth of transnational trafficking and the effectiveness at the global level of policies such as the US 'war on drugs'. In particular, the role of policy makers, security services, international law and law enforcement agencies will be examined in detail as well as the increasing involvement of non-governmental agencies in combating and ameliorating the effects of illegal trafficking.
The context for this will be the global division of labour which has emerged in the post-1945 period, the increasing differentiation of societies, the growth of international cooperation in security terms, the deregulation of the global economy as a result of neo-liberalism and the social inequalities within and between societies.
In preparation for the dissertation the module will focus upon the issues, problems and methodologies involved in researching and analysing trafficking at the transnational level and, in particular, the interpretation of international crime statistics, the difficulties of covert research and the relationship between qualitative and quantitative approaches to criminological research.