LAWS8009 Transnational Anti-Corruption Laws

Offered By	Law School
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Laws
Offered in	Winter Session, 2012
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	The course will consider international anti-corruption law and practice from an Australian perspective. It will begin with explaining anti-corruption laws and regimes in a number of common law jurisdictions including Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom. It will then focus on legal and practical efforts to combat corruption in developing countries within Asia, in particular Indonesia and the Philippines.
Learning Outcomes	A student who completes this course should be able to: Demonstrate an appreciation of the theory and practice of corruption Demonstrate an understanding of the anti-corruption laws in Australia, the United States and the UK affecting transnational business Understand the challenges faced by developing countries such as Indonesia and the Philippines in combating corruption Understand the connection between national corporate governance regimes and anti-corruption laws.
Indicative Assessment	The suggested means of assessment is: Class participation 10% Class presentation/activity (may include research based group discussions, case-studies, mock debates)20% Written analysis of class presentation (max 800 words) 10% Research essay (max 5000 words) 60%
Workload	Twenty-six class hours plus private study.
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. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation.
Requisite Statement	A law degree OR LAWS8153 Introduction to Legal Reasoning and Research and LAWS8568 Fundamentals of Government & Commercial Law
Recommended Courses	Completion of LAWS8125 Law of Corporate Governance would be useful.
Prescribed Texts	There will be a package of materials available.
Technology Requirements	Internet access
Academic Contact	pgadmin.law@anu.edu.au

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