The course is an interdisciplinary introduction to the theory and practice of corruption and anti-corruption. 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 and culture. The course will also consider ways of evaluating anti-corruption measures, including cleanup campaigns, anti-corruption commissions and NGOs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
An understanding of theories about the causes of corruption
An ability to apply those theories to anti-corruption practice
An ability to identify the theories implicit in anti-corruption practice
An ability to evaluate various forms of anti corruption activity
Other Information
Delivery Mode:
An orientation session will be held at 2pm Tuesday 28 July 2015 in the Brindabella Theatre at Crawford School. This is the moment to consider assessment tasks, and any other questions you might have.
The first assignment is due in on 24 August.
Face to face teaching will take place from Monday 7 September until Friday 18 September in Canberry & Springbank Room 132, Crawford Building. Sessions will start at 9am and finish about 12.30pm.
The convenor, Peter Larmour, will then be available for 1:1 consultation with students each day between 2.30-4.30pm in Canberry & Springbank Room except for 16 September (Seminar Room 7 on Wednesday 16 September), and every student is expected to make an appointment to discuss their work, including their long essay topic.
Involvement of NSW ICAC
This course is only available to ANU and ANZSOG Masters students. It was originally designed and delivered in collaboration with the New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption, who also nominated participants from the NSW public service. Unfortunately new federal government regulations mean we cannot combine these two types of students in one classroom, so the course has been redesigned for ANU and ANZSOG Masters students only.
Indicative Assessment
Two assignments, one to be completed before the face-to-face teaching, one to be completed after.
The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.
Workload
6 full days of face to face teaching in Canberra, during the mid-semester break, preceded by completion of first assignment (due 10 days before), and followed by completion of second assignment (due 1 month after)
Prescribed Texts
Larmour, P., 2012 Interpreting Corruption: Culture and Politics in the Pacific Islands Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press. Chapters downloadable for free from USP Research repository:
Barcham, M., B. Hindess and P.Larmour, eds, 2012 Corruption: Expanding the Focus. Canberra: ANU E Press. Chapters downloadable for free from:
http://epress.anu.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/whole.pdfHindess,
Fletcher, E and D. Herrmann 2012 The internationalisation of corruption: scale, impact and countermeasures. Farnham, Surrey: Burlin. E Book available in ANU Library:
http://library.anu.edu.au/record=b3070939
A course reader of photocopied articles will available from Student Services in the Crawford Building. These will also available as pdfs on Moodle
Preliminary Reading
P. Larmour ‘A Short Introduction to Corruption and Anti Corruption' CIES E-Working Paper
http://www.cies.iscte.pt/destaques/documents/CIES-WP37_Larmour_.pdf
Assumed Knowledge
Undergraduate study in the social sciences. Some experience or interest in public service or NGO work would be useful
Specialisations
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and 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). You can find your student contribution amount for each course 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 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $3762 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $4566 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Winter Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1481 | 07 Sep 2015 | 18 Sep 2015 | 18 Sep 2015 | 18 Oct 2015 | In Person | N/A |