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Corruption, Transparency and Politics (PPMN10003)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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Corruption is the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. It can have a corrosive effect on good government and can undermine democracy and trust in the political process. It can take many forms from the illegal to the barely legal, from the large-scale to the small-scale, from outright bribery to inappropriate influence, from demand-side to supply-side, from national-level to trans-national. There are also many grey areas including political donations, lobbying, and so-called ‘revolving doors’ whereby former government officials, shortly after they leave office, become lobbyists or senior employees of organisations they have been regulating.
This subject critically examines what constitutes corruption, in Australia and globally, how it has evolved and why it happens, politically and economically. It examines a number of case studies in both developed and developing countries. It explores what laws and other measures are commonly used to combat corruption, and how effective various policy measures have been.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Explain the relationship between corruption, transparency and government accountability and the forces which shape and resist corrupt practices.
- Have a basic knowledge of the many manifestations of corruption, understand what is meant by the term, and how corruption is understood in different analytical frameworks.
- Understand a number of key case studies involving corruption, transparency and government accountability and values.
- Be able to propose strategies for tackling corruption.
- Communicate effectively in oral and written formats.
Generic skills
A student who successfully completes this subject will develop:
- The ability to derive, interpret and analyse information from a range of sources The capacity to critically analyse and evaluate competing perspectives The ability to write an essay which relies on sound research and logical argumentation The effective use of written and verbal communication
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
In order to pass this subject, students must attend and regularly participate in a minimum of 75% of tutorials. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Short essay
| Week 5 | 15% |
Essay
| Week 10 | 50% |
Exam
| During the examination period | 35% |
Hurdle requirement: There is a minimum 75% tutorial attendance hurdle. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 19 March 2024