Courses & Units
Transnational Crime HGA345
Introduction
In a globalised and technologically connected world, transnational crime is a growing phenomenon. Crimes perpetrated across national borders and cannot be solved by one agency or jurisdiction alone; they require a unified regional or global response to combat them. This unit will explore a broad range of criminal activities including people trafficking, trafficking of illicit goods (i.e., drugs, arms, wildlife), environmental crime, piracy, corruption, money laundering, terrorism and cybercrime. We will explore the scale of the criminal threat and the complexity of synergising the criminal laws of different states to achieve transnational criminal justice. The unit will critically examine attempts to regulate such crime, asking questions about the principal purpose and effectiveness of transnational enforcement mechanisms, and exploring relevant theory, research, and practical approaches that aim to address the suppression of transnational crime.
Summary
| Unit name | Transnational Crime |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HGA345 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Sociology and Criminology |
| Coordinator | Doctor Vicky Nagy |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain the main features of transnational crime and criminal activities.
- Analyse efforts to govern cross-border crime, and the challenges associated with coordinating effective responses.
- Apply relevant theories and concepts to specific examples and cases of transnational crime.
- Communicate your ideas clearly in written and verbal form.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 099903 | $2,040.00 | $957.00 | not applicable | $2,324.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
25 credit points at Introductory level or higherTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus: Weekly (pre-recorded) lectures or equivalent (1 hour), fortnightly online activities and weekly face-to-face workshop (2 hours). Off Campus: Weekly (pre-recorded) lectures or equivalent (1 hour), fortnightly online activities, and weekly online tutorials and/or participation in discussion boards (1.5 hours). |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Assessment Task 1: Infographic (10%)|Assessment Task 2: Participation (20%)|Assessment Task 3: Journal (35%)|Assessment Task 4: Policy Brief and Presentation (35%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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