International Anti-Corruption Actors (861M9)
International Anti-Corruption Actors
Module 861M9
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
One of the core critiques of global anti-corruption efforts has been that they have not achieved nearly as much as expected – particularly given the significant level of global resources and support the movement has been given over the last three decades.
In this module we’ll look at the anti-corruption programmes led by a range of international and regional anti-corruption actors to critically examine and evaluate how effective the various approaches to tackling corruption have been, and where necessary why these efforts have failed to deliver substantial results.
The cast of characters on the international anti-corruption scene are many and varied, and we will explore its full range from inter-governmental institutions to grass-roots organisations and civil society coalitions. We will become familiar with the theoretical and ideological foundations of these groups and the practical implications these have on how they carry out their work.
What you'll learn
• The identity of the range of global anti-corruption actors and what their primary aims and activities consist of.
• The constraints on and challenges encountered by anti-corruption actors to engender broad positive change at a global level.
• Examples and case studies of successful collective action and anti-corruption initiatives amongst global and regional actors.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate systematic understanding of knowledge regarding international anti-corruption efforts.
Critically evaluate international and regional legislative and policy initiatives aimed at reducing corruption.
Analyse the impact that international anti-corruption actors have on reducing corruption in different contexts.
Demonstrate critical awareness of ‘one-size-fits-all' vs. 'context-specific' approaches to tackling corruption.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | A2 Week 2 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Dan Hough
Convenor, Assess convenor
/profiles/157318
Dr Hannah Richter
Assess convenor
/profiles/341320
Please note that the University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver courses and modules in accordance with the descriptions set out here. However, the University keeps its courses and modules under review with the aim of enhancing quality. Some changes may therefore be made to the form or content of courses or modules shown as part of the normal process of curriculum management.
The University reserves the right to make changes to the contents or methods of delivery of, or to discontinue, merge or combine modules, if such action is reasonably considered necessary by the University. If there are not sufficient student numbers to make a module viable, the University reserves the right to cancel such a module. If the University withdraws or discontinues a module, it will use its reasonable endeavours to provide a suitable alternative module.