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| Semester | fall semester 2019 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers | Lucy Koechlin (lucy.koechlin@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Corruption has long been recognised as an insidious practice that underpins marginalisation, exclusion, and disempowerment. For the last few decade, national and international initiatives have been addressing corruption in efforts to foster more inclusive and equitable development. But how does corruption relate to sustainable development, in particular the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? These are currently the most important framework guiding national and global development initiatives. The SDGs comprise 17 goals aimed at achieving economic, social and environmental sustainability by 2030 (hence the name of the UN's Agenda 2030, laying out the key principles and goals). Importantly, these are global goals, addressing states, companies, organisations and citizens across the globe. In this seminar, we shall unpack the relevance of corruption on sustainable development. In the first half of the semester, we shall be looking at the interlinkages between sustainability and corruption; as well as digging into the architecture of the SDGs to see whether and how corruption and its negative effects on sustainability are indeed being addressed meaningfully within this framework. In the second half of the semester, we will be discussing opportunities and difficulties with practitioners from key organisations. |
| Learning objectives | - A critical understanding of the relationship between corruption and sustainability - An overview of the cornerstones of Agenda 2030, - A knowledge of current global and national policies driving Agenda 2030 - A concise knowledge of SDG 16 (goal, targets, and indicators), and corruption-related targets - A practical insight into relevant anti-corruption policies and initiatives |
| Bibliography | Agenda 2030 (i.e. the United Nations plan of action to achieve sustainability by 2030, including the Sustainable Development Goals): https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/post2015/transformingourworld For more information on SDG 16: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/peace-justice/ |
| Comments | Please note that there will be NO session on following dates: 21. October 28. October 4. November 11. November Please note that there will be a DOUBLE session (14.15-17.45) on following dates: 14. October 18. November 25. November 2. December |
| Admission requirements | The number of participants is limited to 30 people. The places are assigned according to date of enrollment and subject of study. Priority will be given to the subjects listed under "modules". Please note the irregular sessions (below under "Bemerkungen" / notes)! Participants must be available for most sessions! |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Modul: Erweiterung Gesellschaftswissenschaften B.A. (Bachelor's degree subject: Political Science) Modul: Erweiterung Gesellschaftswissenschaften M.A. (Master's degree subject: Political Science) Modul: Fields: Environment and Development (Master's degree program: African Studies) Modul: Fields: Governance and Politics (Master's degree program: African Studies) Modul: Sachthemen der Ethnologie (Bachelor's degree subject: Anthropology) Modul: Theory and General Anthropology (Master's degree subject: Anthropology) Modul: Wissenschaftliche Vertiefung in der Ethnologie: Sachthemen (Bachelor's degree subject: Anthropology) Module: Conflicts and Peacebuilding (Master's degree program: Changing Societies: Migration – Conflicts – Resources) Vertiefungsmodul Global Europe: Umwelt und Nachhaltigkeit (Master's Studies: European Global Studies) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Oral and written inputs on corruption-relevant aspects of the SDGs |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Ethnologie |