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 | Corporate Crime, Law and Power | ||
Code | SOCI321 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof D Whyte Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology David.Whyte@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To identify the main literature and sources relevant to corporate crime To identify key historical and contemporary debates in corporate crime research To explore a range of theoretical explanations for the social production of corporate crime To develop an understanding of the social representation of corporate crime To analyse the problems associated with, and prospects for controlling, corporate crime |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) The ability to identify key sources of data about corporate crime, drawn from a range of disciplines and be able to use these materials for research purposes. |
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(LO2) An understanding of the problems of definition, recognition and measurement of corporate crime and how those might be overcome |
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(LO3) An understanding of the complex relationships between the law, corporations and power in both historical and contemporary contexts |
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(LO4) An understanding of the role of both national and transnational forms of regulation and law enforcement in the production and control of corporate crimes |
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(LO5) An ability to analyse corporate crime through the lense of a range of disciplinary and theoretical perspectives |
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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) Critical thinking and problem solving - Problem identification |
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(S4) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Report writing |
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(S5) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Media analysis |
Syllabus |
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A History of Corporate Power Law and the corporation Crime and the corporation Defining Corporate Crime Measuring the Scale of Harms Caused by Corporate Crime State-corporate Crime Social Theory and Corporate Crime Corporate Crime in Global Context Human Rights and Corporate Crime Corporate Crime and the Politics of Regulation |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Seminar |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
12 |
10 |
22 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 128 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2 | 120 minutes. | 50 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2 | 2000 words | 50 |
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. |