In 2021 class dates are 27 July; 6, 8 10, 13, 15, 17 September. See timetable for details.
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:
- Demonstrate an understanding of theories about the causes of corruption
- Apply those theories to anti-corruption practice
- Identify the theories implicit in anti-corruption practice
- Evaluate various forms of anti corruption activity
Indicative Assessment
- Two assignments, one to be completed before the face-to-face teaching, one to be completed after. (100) [LO null]
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Workload
A standard 6 unit course workload is 130 hours including in class time and independent study.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
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
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $4110 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $5880 |
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