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ANU Centre for Social Research Methods · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
The term "organised crime" brings to mind Drug Cartels, Mafias, Black Societies and Motorcycle Gangs. What do these groups have in common? What are their differences? What do they actually do? This course aims to unpack and understand the dynamics of organised crime, its actors, groups, activities and organisation as well as their geographical aspects. We will explore from an advanced theoretical and practical perspective the different approaches that have been used in order to explain and understand organised crime, as well as the policy responses to it. Case-based approaches will be used to illustrate throughout the course.
Presentation in tutorial, 15 mins
Learning outcomes 2, 5
Policy Brief, 1000 words
Learning outcomes 1, 4
Essay, 1500 words
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5
Major Essay, 3500 words
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of lectures, and 12 hours of tutorials and tutorial-like activities; and b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing. Work Integrated Learning Simulation/Virtual In CRIM6002, students will produce a policy brief designed to simulate the requirements of many workplaces. The policy brief gives the experience of mounting a persuasive argument to a specific audience who has decision-making authority.
Paoli, L (ed.) 2014, The Oxford handbook of organized crime, Oxford, England: Oxford University Press. Allum, F & Gilmour, S (eds) 2011, Routledge handbook of transnational organized crime, London, England: Routledge.