PAAE8004 Corruption and Anti-Corruption
| Offered By | School of Philosophy |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Professional and Applied Ethics |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2010 and First Semester, 2011 |
| 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. |
| Learning Outcomes |
When successfully completed, students will have developed a good theoretical understanding of the ethical issues informing central and current understanding of Corruption and Anti-corruption, and of some key philosophical issues of importance to applied ethics more generally. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Two 3,000 word essays (50%) each. |
| Workload | This course is available for on-campus and off-campus (correspondence) students. On-campus students will meet with the Convener once a week to discuss readings and the conceptual materials gained by the reading materials. Distance students will participate in on-line forums for discussion of class reading materials, which students will be expected to participate in. This is the best way for off-campus students to interact with the class. |
| 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 | Prof. Seumas Miller |
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