Corruption in Comparative Context (963M9)
Corruption in Comparative Context
Module 963M9
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
Corruption can look and feel very different in different places. In some countries it’s evident on a day-to-day basis as public officials seek ‘facilitation payments’ for fulfilling mundane tasks. In other places corruption is hardly visible to the layman, yet it remains very much in evidence beneath the surface. This module aims to try make sense of this variety through the prism of comparative politics.
Taught by a range of faculty members, this module unpacks the shape and form of corrupt practice across a number of countries. We will look at countries in Europe and beyond and include Germany, the UK, Tanzania, Ireland, Italy, India and France.
What you’ll learn
• You will learn how to use the tools of comparative politics to make sense of corruption in very different contexts.
• You will learn to critically evaluate why corruption can take so many different forms and indeed how best to critically compare and contrast corruption across space.
• You will gain in depth knowledge about a range of real-world cases that highlight how diverse corrupt practice has become.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a systematic understanding and critical awareness of how territory can impact corruption practice.
Critically assess the attempts that a range of countries have made in trying to deal with corruption challenge.
Integrate theories, concepts and approaches to help evaluate the success of attempts to tackle corruption across space.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2500 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Thu 16:00 | 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
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Dr Hannah Richter
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