This module will explore the changing nature of crime. It will begin with a discussion of how crime has evolved over time and the arms race that offenders, law...

Horizon Scanning and the Changing Nature of Crime (SECU0056)

This module will explore the changing nature of crime. It will begin with a discussion of how crime has evolved over time and the arms race that offenders, law enforcement and others have engaged in historically.  Cycles of innovation and how these might lead to crime opportunity will be considered, as will the role of industry and others in designing out crime. Methods of horizon scanning and associated methodologies will be discussed in general, followed by a particular focus on how such techniques can be applied in the context of crime, in particular.

On completing this module, students will:

Understand the complexity of crime and how it has evolved historically
 Be aware of the roles that government, industry and others can play in influencing crime opportunity, both positively and negatively
 Develop understanding of how technological and social change can bring about new forms of crime and threats to security
 Understand the innovation cycle, the implications of this for crime and security, and the concept of socially responsible design
 Be aware of the types of horizon scanning and future scenarios activity conducted by government and others
 Understand the different methodologies used for predicting future scenarios along with their strengths and weaknesses
 Critically assess the extent to which theories of crime science can inform horizon scanning activity concerned with crime and security
 Be aware of, and be able to critically assess sources of information that might inform research on crime futures
 Be able to put their learning into practice

Spanish for Medicine Level 6: Medicine and Culture (LCMB0041)

The course is designed for advanced level students and comprises knowledge and understanding both of the structure of the language and of the cultural (social, historical and political) contexts in which it is currently used. It enables participants to use their language skills in an academic environment. The course covers recent history, current affairs and the latest issues in society as well as other related topics. Students will give presentations and are involved in roundtable discussions and debates on a variety of current issues. Cultural awareness will be further developed and raised within a European/global context.  The course will enhance knowledge and use of linguistically complex structures (a variety of styles and registers from a range of authentic material). Various transferable skills will also be further developed.  Medical related issues/vocabulary are an essential part of the course.

For full module details please see the CLIE SSC language modules site at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/languages-international-education/study/modules/languages-sscs