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 | Crime, Justice and the Sex Industry | ||
Code | SOCI349 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr GL Ahearne Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology Gemma.Ahearne@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 6 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To critically examine the historical, legal, social and cultural dimensions of the sex industry within the context of theories of crime and deviance, and social policy. To understand and assess the current politics of sex work reform at both local and global levels. To explore and assess research studies that focus on the lived experience of people working in the sex industry. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) By the end of the module the typical student will be able to demonstrate critical understanding of the major themes of the sex industry (historical, legal, social, political and cultural). |
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(LO2) Students will be able to understand and assess related social policy issues with particular reference to the politics of contemporary sex work reform (globally and locally). |
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(LO3) Think critically about recurring and transforming themes and issues in sex work. |
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(LO4) Critically evaluate and interpret information, evidence and explanations of sex work from a variety of sources and theoretical perspectives. |
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(S1) Communicate arguments effectively in writing. |
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(S2) Be able to successfully engage in critical reasoning and informed debate. |
Syllabus |
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Topics are likely to include: Introduction to module and the history of sex work |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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This module utilises a non-linear trauma-informed pedagogy where students have some control over the direction and pace of their learning. The module uses a range of teaching delivery including pre-recorded E lectures, workshops, watch parties, skill sessions lectures (where students are introduced to Pebblepad to log their progress and introduced to embedded employability skills), and a field trip in Liverpool City Centre. This innovative design gives students the opportunity to access lectures in their own time, meet the whole cohort in the lecture theatre for watch parties, have workshops for smaller class engagement. The workshops are 2 hours long and contain interactive activities that focus on policy documents, critical reading of journal articles and other sources such as blogs, tasks that explore the media construction of sex work/ sex workers. There will be instructed reading each week including required readings to prepare for the seminars. Students will be encouraged to keep a learning log of their seminars and independent study in order to prepare for the assessments. This helps with monitoring independent learning and providing informal feedback. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
11 3 |
2 |
20 |
36 | |||
Timetable (if known) |
60 mins X 1 totaling 11
60 mins X 1 totaling 3 |
120 mins X 1 totaling 2
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120 mins X 1 totaling 20
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Private Study | 114 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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Notes |
Assessment 1 One 2,500 word Essay An essay on theory surrounding the sex industry choosing from questions relating to the lecture topics. | 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. |