030042 SE Transnational Organised Crime: (joint int'l classroom) Part 2 of 2 (2026S)
seminar for diploma and doctoral students
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Tu 10.02.2026 00:01 to Su 01.03.2026 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Su 15.03.2026 23:59
Details
max. 20 participants
Language: German, English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Please see the course outline on Moodle in case any of the dates above change.
- Wednesday 18.02. 13:00 - 17:00 Seminarraum SEM43 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
- Tuesday 17.03. 13:00 - 17:00 Seminarraum SEM33 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 3.OG
- Wednesday 15.04. 13:00 - 17:00 Seminarraum SEM63 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 6.OG
- Thursday 30.04. 08:30 - 12:30 Ort in u:find Details
- N Tuesday 16.06. 13:00 - 17:00 Seminarraum SEM63 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 6.OG
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This course, which is offered in conjunction with the universities of Zurich, Queensland, Ferrara, and Cologne and extends over two semesters, explores selected topics relating to transnational organised crime. In 2025–26 the focus is on organised criminal groups. The course is designed for students to conduct independent, guided research in an international context and to equip students with advanced research, communication, presentation, writing and team-work skills, specifically in this field of study. The seminar comprises 8 ECTS: Part I (WiSe 2025, 4 ECTS) involves the research and project presentation; part 2 (SuSe 2026, ECTS) involves the written research paper. Enrolment in WiSe 2025 is a prerequisite for participation in the summer semester of 2026.
Assessment and permitted materials
Assessment in this course includes the presentation of research findings (WiSe 2025), submission of a research paper (SuSe 2026), as well as participation and contribution during the main teaching days.
Attendance of all sessions (online and in person) is mandatory.
Attendance of all sessions (online and in person) is mandatory.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The research papers is based on the presentation held in the winter semester 2025.
Grading criteria for there research paper:
• Identify, scope, introduce, and state the significance of the research project;
• Critically analyse and explore relevant issues;
• Structure and weight relevant issues;
• Develop alternative strategies and recommendation for reform;
• Communicate clearly and efficiently in a written paper; and
• Conduct in-depth research using information and literature of highest quality.
Students have a choice to write their paper either in English, French, Italian, or German.
Due date for submission: 5 May 2026, 2:00pm (14:00) local time.
Grading criteria for there research paper:
• Identify, scope, introduce, and state the significance of the research project;
• Critically analyse and explore relevant issues;
• Structure and weight relevant issues;
• Develop alternative strategies and recommendation for reform;
• Communicate clearly and efficiently in a written paper; and
• Conduct in-depth research using information and literature of highest quality.
Students have a choice to write their paper either in English, French, Italian, or German.
Due date for submission: 5 May 2026, 2:00pm (14:00) local time.
Examination topics
Each student must submit an individual, written report of his/her research topic (fully footnoted and referenced according to the Australian Guide to Legal Citation (University of Melbourne, 4th edition). All papers must have an introduction, conclusion and a bibliography.
Reading list
Selected literature along with other learning and research tools will be made available on the moodle learning platform.
Association in the course directory
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