86019 - Sociology And Politics Of Illegal Markets

Learning outcomes

The student is able to: identify the main aspects that characterize the internal organization and the external relations of the illegal markets considered; analyze the impacts and implications of these forms of illicit trade; critically assess the different responses in terms of policies and interventions; outline a correct methodology in these research fields; propose practical tools and configurations in social planning.

Course contents

The course is divided into learning two modules: the first held by prof.ssa Sandra Sicurella, and second one held by prof. Ranieri Razzante.

Classes will be held in the second semester.

In the first module

• Human trafficking
• forms of exploitation
• profile of the victims
• organ trafficking
• prevention and prosecution

In the second:

• The criminal economy: general characteristics
• Money laundering: an economic and sociological phenomenon
• Money laundering techniques
• The Italian Anti-Money Laundering regulation
• The role of the obliged entities and the Supervisory Authorities
• Relationship between mafia and terrorism
• Terrorist financing techniques

 

Readings/Bibliography

Piccoli Schiavi invisibili, Rapporto 2018 su minori vittime di tratta a cura di Save The Children; Disponibile al seguente link: https://s3.savethechildren.it/public/files/uploads/pubblicazioni/piccoli-schiavi-invisibili-2018_2.pdf

Porciani F., Borsellino P., Vite a perdere, I nuovi scenari del traffico d’organi, Franco Angeli, Milano, 2018;

Razzante R., Manuale di legislazione antiriciclaggio, Giappichelli, Torino, 2019 (soon published)

Teaching methods

Lectures, ppt presentations, audio-visual documents, video. 

The course methodology is participatory and lectures held by the teachers will alternate and integrate student presentations during lessons related to analyzed topics.

Assessment methods

I module:

A written examination (2 open questions) for the students who attend classes that is aimed at assessing the critical skills of the students and their ability to confront the texts and the topics covered during the course. The supplementary activities carried out in class and the students' presentations are part of the final evaluation.

An oral examination for the students who do not attend classes.

II module:

Oral examination

The final evaluation is given by the average of both modules.

Despite the fact that it is not compulsory, course attendance is highly recommended.

Given that an active involvement of students is required during lessons, course attendance (certified on the basis of a minimum 70% of presence) is necessary in order to take the exam for regular attendees.

Teaching tools

PC and videoprojector. Web resources.

During lectures, the professor will use Power Point presentations that will be published on the website: https://iol.unibo.it

These documents do not substitute the compulsory reading materials, but they are supplementary and constitute a study guide to help gain a better understanding of the course contents.

Office hours

See the website of Sandra Sicurella

See the website of Ranieri Razzante