This course is offered 26 July, 5-9 and 12-16 September 2016
The course is an interdisciplinary introduction to the theory and practice of corruption and anti-corruption efforts. It shows how different understandings of corruption suggest different remedies. Students will consider definitions, explanations and measures of corruption, and its links to development, politics, geography, economics and culture. The course will also consider ways of evaluating anti-corruption measures, including cleanup campaigns, anti-corruption commissions and NGOs. While drawing extensively from a growing scholarship on corruption, the course includes insights from a range of practitioners working on the front line of responding to corruption.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of theories about definitions, measurements, causes and consequences of corruption.
- Apply these theories to anti-corruption policies and practice.
- Evaluate various types of anti-corruption activity.
- Explain and analyse the transnational dimensions of corruption and anti-corruption efforts.
- Critically reflect on the political, economic, social, cultural and geographical forces shaping corruption and anti-corruption efforts.
Indicative Assessment
- Class participation (10) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Case study analysis (1800 words) (30) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Essay (3000 words) (60) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
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Workload
A standard 6 unit course workload is 130 hours including in class time and independent study.
Prescribed Texts
None
Preliminary Reading
See Wattle course site.
Assumed Knowledge
Undergraduate study in the social sciences. Some experience or interest in public service or NGO work would be useful
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $4440 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $6360 |
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