For the past two decades, international institutions such as the U.N., the World Bank, the European Union, and the IMF have invested significant resources in promoting anticorruption and good governance. Their work has led to the creation of anticorruption agencies in many countries worldwide and to a vast array of associated institutional mechanisms, such as conflict-of-interest legislation and ombudsman offices. What is the result of all these efforts when it comes to reducing the highly complex problem of corruption? And how do we define a Global Challenge like corruption when we design these policy interventions? Should we continue anticorruption efforts in their current form, or do we need new approaches? This class will give a brief introduction to answering these questions.

Land plays a central role in many human activities, serving individual and collective purposes. We need land for key activities such as subsistence, housing, and economic production, and we are constantly competing for it. With such a central role in people's lives and being a finite resource, disputes over land are often a key element of the world's most complex global challenges. In this class, we will learn basic concepts about land rights, consider the role of law in addressing access to and availability of land, and discuss how land-related issues are intimately connected with global challenges.

Why would we examine all the little things that are wrong with something instead of just enjoying it? Why would you spend time studying philosophy instead of something 'useful' like business, law, or engineering? While obviously patronizing, questions like these are both common and necessary. They reveal not only the complexity of problems, but also the often uncomfortable attitude required for addressing them. Many global challenges we face today are difficult, complex, and sensitive. Philosophers and activists have challenged deeply-rooted prejudices and big societal problems for centuries, each time opening paths to gradual improvements. In this class, you will get to know the philosophical tradition 'Critical Theory' and discuss the need for digging deep and speaking up.