PAAE8004 Corruption and Anti-Corruption
| Offered By | School of Humanities |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Professional and Applied Ethics |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Contrary to what is sometimes said and thought, corruption is, at its core, a species of moral wrongdoing or of unethical behaviour. While many examples of corrupt activity are also examples of illegal activity, it is not always the case that corrupt activities are illegal, or even that illegal activities are corrupt. This course examines the nature, causes and moral implications of corruption, as well as strategies that can be applied to combat corruption. Since the focus of the course is corruption in general, rather than corruption in any specific context, examples and cases will be drawn from a range of roles and professions, in both the public and private spheres. |
| Indicative Assessment |
6,000 word essay(80%) and class presentation (20%). |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | Philosophy |
| Requisite Statement |
Enrolment in the MA(PAE) or with the permission of the coordinator. |
| Prescribed Texts | Seumas Miller, Peter Roberts & Edward Spence. Corruption and Anti-Corruption: An Applied Philosophical Approach. Pearson Prentice Hall, 2005. Additional readings for each week will be indicated in the outline for that week. |
| Programs | Master of Arts (Professional and Applied Ethics) |
| Academic Contact | Professor Seumas Miller |
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