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This module introduces students to the study of human trafficking. The course aims to develop a critical understanding of definitions, explanations and responses to human trafficking and modern slavery within different socio-economic, political and cultural spheres. Students will explore key topics such as the meaning and construction of human trafficking, prosecuting traffickers, responding to victims, and the national and international responses to combat human trafficking and exploitation.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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One or more of these courses have a limited number of places. Priority access will be given to students for whom this course is compulsory. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on this process.
This module introduces students to the study of human trafficking- ‘one of the world’s most shameful and profitable crimes’, according to the UN. The course aims to develop a critical understanding of definitions, explanations and responses to human trafficking and modern slavery within different socio-economic, political and cultural spheres. Students in the course will critically examine a range of debates surrounding human trafficking and exploitation or ‘modern slavery’ including calls for ‘survivor-led’ approach in antitrafficking efforts through pertinent questions such as: What is human trafficking? How to differentiate it from other types of exploitation or unfreedom? What are the forms of human trafficking? What drives human trafficking? Who are the traffickers? How do we prevent trafficking? How do we protect and ensure justice for victims or survivors?
The course consists of two parts: the first part introduces students to key concepts and examines a wide range of contexts and examples to broaden their understanding of the meaning of relevant concepts and related debates. The second part focuses on attempts by various actors to address the problem, and the consequences of their actions. The course concludes by analysing current efforts and exploring potential avenues for addressing inequalities and structural marginalisation.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 13 | Feedback Weeks | 16 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback will be provided within three weeks of submission either in writing, in person, or online via MyAberdeen. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | As a result of this course students will learn to analyse criminal justice and policy interventions at various levels and their impacts on human trafficking and exploitation. |
| Conceptual | Understand | As a result of this course students will understand how structural factors and processes impact on human trafficking and criminal exploitation. |
| Factual | Remember | As a result of this course students will be familiar with nature and contemporary forms of human trafficking and exploitation in different contexts. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | As a result of this course students will learn to evaluate the balance between rescuing victims, prosecuting offenders, and addressing fundamental issues leading to exploitation and victimisation. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 | Feedback Weeks | 9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19 | |
| Feedback |
One 10-minute recorded PowerPoint Presentation slides. Feedback will be provided within three weeks of submission either in writing, in person, or online via MyAberdeen. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | As a result of this course students will learn to analyse criminal justice and policy interventions at various levels and their impacts on human trafficking and exploitation. |
| Conceptual | Understand | As a result of this course students will understand how structural factors and processes impact on human trafficking and criminal exploitation. |
| Factual | Remember | As a result of this course students will be familiar with nature and contemporary forms of human trafficking and exploitation in different contexts. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | As a result of this course students will learn to evaluate the balance between rescuing victims, prosecuting offenders, and addressing fundamental issues leading to exploitation and victimisation. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 70 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 17 | Feedback Weeks | 20 | |
| Feedback |
3,000-word Essay. Feedback will be provided within three weeks of submission either in writing, in person, or online via MyAberdeen. |
Word Count | 3000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | As a result of this course students will learn to analyse criminal justice and policy interventions at various levels and their impacts on human trafficking and exploitation. |
| Conceptual | Understand | As a result of this course students will understand how structural factors and processes impact on human trafficking and criminal exploitation. |
| Factual | Remember | As a result of this course students will be familiar with nature and contemporary forms of human trafficking and exploitation in different contexts. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | As a result of this course students will learn to evaluate the balance between rescuing victims, prosecuting offenders, and addressing fundamental issues leading to exploitation and victimisation. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Students will be required to complete a 4000-word essay at home (i.e., not on campus) during the resit diet. Feedback will be provided within three weeks of submission. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Evaluate | As a result of this course students will learn to evaluate the balance between rescuing victims, prosecuting offenders, and addressing fundamental issues leading to exploitation and victimisation. |
| Conceptual | Understand | As a result of this course students will understand how structural factors and processes impact on human trafficking and criminal exploitation. |
| Factual | Remember | As a result of this course students will be familiar with nature and contemporary forms of human trafficking and exploitation in different contexts. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | As a result of this course students will learn to analyse criminal justice and policy interventions at various levels and their impacts on human trafficking and exploitation. |
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