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CRI-40044 - Module Specification
School of Social, Political and Global Studies
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

For academic year: 2023/24 Last Updated: 13 February 2024

CRI-40044 - Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking are Closer than you Think
Coordinator: Bela Arora Room: N/A
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office:

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

The module will be delivered by academics with practical experience of working in the field, alongside experts who are shaping anti-slavery agenda. You will have the opportunity to engage in interactive sessions that will provide you with the tools to spot the signs of modern slavery, human trafficking and exploitation, and give you the skills to drive change in your career.

Aims
The main aim of the module is to provide students with specialised knowledge and critical understanding of the human trafficking and modern slavery threat landscape.

Intended Learning Outcomes

critically evaluate approaches to tackling modern slavery, human trafficking and exploitation.: 1,2
analyse International Political Economy perspectives on globalisation and drivers of exploitation: 1,2
systematically review the impact of globalisation on the modern slavery threat landscape: 1,2
assess and synthesise research on modern slavery and human trafficking from across disciplines and sectors to support analysis.: 1,2

Study hours

20 contact hours on campus
25 hours of structured engagement with online resources
105 hours wider independent study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Oral Presentation weighted 50%
podcast
A 15 minute podcast on a topic related to modern slavery, human trafficking and exploitation. Podcast to include an interview component with a cohort peer.

2: Essay weighted 50%
Essay
The assessment will take the form of a 2500 essay. Students will be given a choice of 4 topics.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 13 February 2024