B8290 - CRIME AND (IN)SECURITY IN EUROPE

Learning outcomes

This undergraduate module provides students with an understanding of the complexities surrounding crimes, national and international security, the process of securitisation, and the rise of human insecurity within a European context. Students will develop analytical skills to evaluate the impact of various types of crime, such as organised crime, cybercrime, terrorism, and the radicalisation of fringe movements on European societies, economies, and political structures. Additionally, students will assess the effectiveness of different crime prevention and security policies and structures implemented at local, national, and EU levels, considering their implications for civil liberties, human rights, and collective insecurity. Through comparative lenses, students will examine crime trends and security challenges across various European countries, taking into account cultural, legal, and socio-economic factors. They will also gain research skills, enabling them to understand how social research methodologies can support synthesising information from diverse sources at European levels. The module encourages an interdisciplinary and critical perspective, allowing students to integrate insights from criminology, sociology, political science, and law to develop a holistic understanding of the issues at hand. Lastly, students will reflect on the ethical implications of crime and security realities and practices in Europe, addressing issues of social justice, inequality, and the balance between security and freedom.

Course contents

This course will not be taught by Prof. Giulia Guazzaloca. Courses without a teacher have been temporarily assigned to the coordinators of the degree programmes pending the appointment of the permanent teacher. The course programme will be published by the permanent teacher as soon as possible.

Readings/Bibliography

This course will not be taught by Prof. Giulia Guazzaloca. Courses without a teacher have been temporarily assigned to the coordinators of the degree programmes pending the appointment of the permanent teacher. The course programme will be published by the permanent teacher as soon as possible.

Teaching methods

This course will not be taught by Prof. Giulia Guazzaloca. Courses without a teacher have been temporarily assigned to the coordinators of the degree programmes pending the appointment of the permanent teacher. The course programme will be published by the permanent teacher as soon as possible.

Assessment methods

This course will not be taught by Prof. Giulia Guazzaloca. Courses without a teacher have been temporarily assigned to the coordinators of the degree programmes pending the appointment of the permanent teacher. The course programme will be published by the permanent teacher as soon as possible.

Office hours

See the website of Giulia Guazzaloca