Human Trafficking
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| SOCI3038 | Sociology and Social Policy | 3 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- SOCI3038
- School
- Sociology and Social Policy
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
In this module you will learn about human trafficking. Over the semester, you will develop an understanding of human trafficking by exploring the different forms of trafficking as well as patterns and trends in trafficking internationally, with a focus on Europe and the Asia-Pacific. You will examine topics ranging from the causes of trafficking, different methods used to prevent trafficking and popular understandings of this transnational crime. You will be introduced to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and explore some of the issues surrounding media representations of trafficking and rescue-based approaches as you learn to think critically about human trafficking.
Target Students
Available to all Level 3 students in the School of Sociology and Social Policy and Level 4 students on the MA Social Science Research (Social Policy and Social Work) and MA Social Science Research (Criminology). Available to undergraduate exchange students from within the school of Sociology and Social Policy. Also available to Liberal Arts students.
Classes
This module is taught through a combination of lectures and seminars.
Assessment
- 40% Group Project: 1,500 words.
- 40% Coursework: 1,500 words.
- 20% Quiz: Weekly 30 minute online quizzes.
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module aims to introduce students to the phenomenon of human trafficking. In the module students will be introduced to different forms of trafficking and related practices, including labour and sex trafficking, modern slavery, forced and unfree labour, servitude, people smuggling and labour migration. Students will be exposed to varied legal and criminological responses to human trafficking and modern slavery and explorations of visual depictions ranging from advertising, film, photography and documentaries. Students will understand victimisation and offending rates in global settings, the causes and effects of human trafficking and methodological issues faced in measuring complex transnational crimes. The module will explore rights-based approaches and consider complex questions about agency, power and the politics of pity. A key aspect of the module will involve analysing criminal justice and counter trafficking frameworks and approaches in global settings and thinking critically about trafficking.Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the module will be able to:
LO1. Identify, describe and interpret the different categories of human trafficking and related methodological issues to this to make evidenced-based observations about the causes and effects of crime, both independently and in collaboration with others.
LO2. Critically analyse human trafficking data and statistical findings published by research agencies, the Government, academics and the media to validate and verify their accuracy, make informed decisions and provide advice.
LO3. Evaluate criminal justice policies and frameworks to explore the factors that impact on responses to human trafficking and victim and offender treatment.
LO4. Demonstrate logical, critical, and creative thinking to propose solutions to human trafficking and related contemporary criminal justice issues.
LO5. Assess processes and practices in human trafficking prevention, with a focus on the balance between the rights of victims, offenders and the state to improve criminal justice systems, contemporary practices and justice outcomes.
LO6. Evaluate a range of theoretical and conceptual perspectives relevant to explaining human trafficking and apply these in criminal justice policy and interventions.
LO7. Create effective communications on human trafficking topics in a range of formats and demonstrate awareness of social and cultural diversity relevant to communicating in criminal justice settings.
Assessment task one assesses the following learning outcomes: LO1, LO2, LO4 and L07.
Assessment task two assesses the following learning outcomes: L02, LO3, L04, L05, L06, L07.