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Upon successful completion of the module, you will be able to:
• Describe what organized crime is and why it emerges;
• Compare and contrast the main arguments for why and when organized crime emerges;
• Analyze the behavior and evolution of organized crime according to different theories;
• Critically assess the consequences of organized crime behavior as well as some of the existing responses
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Autonomous Student Learning | 200 |
Lectures | 24 |
Total | 224 |
Basic knowledge of theories and concepts in politics is a plus, but not required.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Brief reflection connecting a film to some of the topics covered in the module, in preparation for class debate. | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 15 |
Continuous Assessment: 100-word response papers prior to every class. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 25 |
Continuous Assessment: Active contribution to class discussion. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 25 |
Group Project: A group project focused on highlighting some aspect of the course. | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 35 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities
Feedback will be provided to students within 20 working days of the deadline for the assignment in accordance with university policy.