Universität Wien

030590 SE Transnational Organised Crime: Trafficking in Firearms and Weapons Material, Part 2 of 2 (2021S)

seminar for diploma and doctoral students

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
REMOTE

Teilnahme am vorausgehenden Seminarteil im WS 2020 ist Voraussetzung für die Teilnahme im SS 2021.

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).

Details

max. 18 participants
Language: German, English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Joint teaching days:
Monday, 8 February 2021, 8:30am-1:30pm
Tuesday, 9 February 2021, 8:30am-1:30pm
Wednesday, 10 February 2021, 8:30am-12:30pm
Thursday, 11 February 2021, 8:30am-1:30pm
Friday, 12 February 2021, 8:30am-12:00pm

Debrief and further development of research project 1 March 2021
8:00am–10:00am
Academic writing 18 March 2021 8:00am-10:00am
From paper to publication 27 April 2021 9:00am–11:00am
Publication meeting 8 June 2021 11:00am–3:00pm
Follow-up meeting 23 June 2021 11:00am-3:00pm

All classes and other meetings will be online until further notice.

  • Thursday 11.03. 11:00 - 15:00 Digital
  • Thursday 18.03. 11:00 - 15:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 20.04. 11:00 - 15:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 08.06. 11:00 - 15:00 Digital
  • Wednesday 23.06. 11:00 - 15:00 Digital

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course, which is offered in conjunction with the universities of Zurich and Queensland and extends over two semesters, explores selected topics relating to transnational crime. In 2020–21, the focus is on the criminology, criminal law and international law relating to trafficking in firearms and weapons material. Students undertake directed research on designated topics and obtain additional training in academic research, presentation, and writing. Part 1 (WS 2020) involves the research period and the oral presentation; part 2 (SS 2021) involves the writing period. Enrolment in WS2020 is a prerequisite for participation in SS2021.

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment in this course includes the presentation of research findings (WS2020), submission of a research paper (SS2021), as well as participation and contribution during the main teaching days.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The research papers is based on the presentation held in the Wintersemester 2020.
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 or German.
Due date for submission: 5 May 2021, 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

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:12