The Cinema of Resistance: Second World War (ELCS0026)

The module seeks to bring the latest historical and sociological research on organized crime, particularly mafia crime to examine aspects of the reality of...

Organized Crime: Gangsters in Life and Art (ELCS0012)

The module seeks to bring the latest historical and sociological research on organized crime, particularly mafia crime to examine aspects of the reality of organized crime, our culture’s longstanding fascination with gangsters, and the interplay of reality and representation in both the underworld and the ‘upper world’. The mafias of Italy will be a guiding focus, although there will also be scope for comparison, and for study of other areas such as the United States and Russia. (Almost all of the course material will be in English. Students who do not know Italian will not be at any disadvantage.)

The module will provide analytical tools for the historical and sociological study of organized crime, and address specific case studies aimed at understanding the reality of organized crime, analysing its representation in the culture, and appreciating the interplay between them. The more general questions to be addressed may include the following: How can we define the mafia? How has the mafia been defined historically? Is the mafia a business? What is the relationship between mafia crime and the state? How organized is organized crime? What is the role of women in organized crime, and how has it changed? What is the significance of ritual and religion in mafia life? How do mafias begin, and how do they spread?

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This module will cover the normal development and physiology of the heart, and the aetiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology and presentation of...

The Heart Through Life, Health and Disease (CHLD0023)

This module prepares student to become active players in the field of Medical Engineering, with a focus on the development of rehabilitative or assistive...

Scientific Inquiry in Rehabilitation Engineering (SURG0091)