Corruption Case Studies (962M9)
Corruption Case Studies
Module 962M9
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
The module will provide students with the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills from the entire MA Corruption and Governance course into a student-directed applied anti-corruption analysis.
The project centres on the question of how to analyse a case of corruption: determining whether it is corruption, the events and failings that enabled it to happen, the impact, and what can be learned about corruption and the mechanisms necessary to prevent corruption.
The assessment will use the 12-part CSC case study template developed by the CSC faculty and used in the book Understanding Corruption. Students will select their own case to analyse, in consultation with the module tutor.
The module will guide students step-by-step through the process of analysing a case of corruption, from using open source intelligence (OSINT) to applying academic theory to actual cases, as well as how case studies are used by campaigners and policy makers.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a systematic understanding and critical awareness of the complex and interrelated nature of the social, economic and political issues impacting upon anti-corruption and good governance policy issues.
Critically assess and compare different perspectives and framings of anti-corruption challenges.
Demonstrate a critical and creative application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to develop well justified policy analyses for a range of complex corruption and governance challenges.
Integrate theories, concepts and approaches from across the MA in Corruption and Governance to craft a targeted, well-researched, well-structured paper that critically analyses, systematically compares and effectively communicates a given anti-corruption challenge.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Project | 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 Robert Barrington
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Prof Emily Robinson
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