Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Group Work Written Assessment 3000 Words | 50% |
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours unseen exam | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Essay 2500 Words | 50% |
| Supplementary Exam | 2 Hours Exam unseen exam | 50% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Understand legislation, legal instruments, case law, sentencing policies related to the prosecution of drug related crime/trafficking.
Understand the individual and societal impact of drug use, supply and trafficking.
Utilize and apply relevant data and research materials, and where appropriate use the information to develop and predict policy implementations and outcomes.
Engage in 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: drug trafficking nationally and internationally, political and social construction of "the drug problem", the ‘War on Drugs’, drug abuse and crime, drug related legislation and sentencing policies and consequences, evidence based approaches to drug use policy, prevention and treatment, topical issues (e.g. opioid crisis).
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | N/A |
| Communication | Seminar discussions will develop individual and group presentation and oral argument. The group assessment will involve understanding multiple perspectives on the issue, advocating for one, and synthesis of multiple ideas. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Seminar preparation and exam will develop different aspects of academic research, from understanding and referencing sources through the dissemination of ideas to others orally, and in developing written communication skills. Students will be particularly encouraged to focus on critical evaluation of argument and evidence and developing their critical thinking 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, problem solving integrating into assessment. |
| Research skills | Research and preparation for seminars and exam. |
| Subject Specific Skills | Reading and understanding legal and social science materials particular to the fields of law/criminal justice/criminology. |
| Team work | Group activities and discussion in seminars, working with a team as a part of the group assessment exercise. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 5