Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Drugs, Crime and Society | ||
Code | SOCI339 | ||
Coordinator |
Professor FC Measham Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology F.Measham@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2024-25 | Level 6 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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This module aims to: |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will be able to critically appreciate the ways in which relevant criminological and multi-disciplinary perspectives can be applied to the study of illegal drugs and crime |
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(LO2) Students will be able to critically appreciate a range of theoretical and empirical studies of illegal drugs and the methodological and ethical challenges to their completion |
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(LO3) Students will gain a knowledge and critical understanding of contemporary debates about illegal drugs, ‘drug problems’ and associated crime including the nature and role of the media and internet |
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(LO4) Students will gain a critical understanding of how historical and socio-cultural circumstances have influenced how we view drugs and ‘drug problems’ and associated crime in contemporary society. |
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(S1) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
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(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Evaluation |
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(S3) Understanding of inter-disciplinary perspectives |
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(S4) Communication skills – academic writing |
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(S5) Ability to make links with other modules to enhance understanding |
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(S6) Time management and organisational skills |
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(S7) Information Skills - Ability to gather and critically analyse appropriate information |
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(S8) Communication skills – Ability to construct systematic and coherent written arguments |
Syllabus |
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Indicative topics:- • Introduction: The regulation, categorisation & criminalisation of psychoactive drugs |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1: Lectures Description: Weekly lectures introduce students to key topics and concepts as well as key texts associated with these; provide the framework within which to explore key academic debates and themes in the study of illegal drugs and ‘drug problems’; and stimulate students to think critically and in new ways about the subject of drugs. These debates are embedded within criminological and sociological theories as well as illustrating the cross disciplinary nature of the drugs field. Attendance Recorded: No Teaching Method 2: Workshops Description: Workshops allow for more interactive and in-depth analysis of the key topics and concepts in smaller classes and serve to consolidate learning from the lectures and associated recommended readings through a variety of small group discussions, set tasks , debates and presentations. Workshops support overall learning in this module as well as preparation for coursework. Self-Directed Learning Hours: 126 Description: Research activity, developing academic writing skills, wider reading to support the module, seminar and essay preparation Mixed, hybrid delivery, with social distancing on campus, |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
11 |
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21 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 129 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Assessment 1 Assessment Title: Essay Duration / Size: 2,500 words Weighting: 100% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymous Assessment | 0 | 100 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |