Postgraduate Courses
SAHC60031 : Humanitarianism and Conflict Response: Inquiries
| Code | SAHC60031 |
|---|---|
| Department | AHC - Humanitarianism and Conflict Response |
| Tutor(s) | Peterson, Jenny |
| Semester | 1 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Timetable | This information is correct for 2012/13
Seminar: Thursday 15:00-17:00 Tutorials: Wednesdays (in 2 hour slots) |
| Teaching Methods | 10 x 1 hour lectures, 4 x 1.5 hour tutorials |
| Information | |
| Assessment | Research Paper 70% Length 3500 Words
Contribution to Course Website/Blog 30% |
| Course Url | Coming soon |
| Aims | The study of Humanitarianism and Conflict Responses is a multi-disciplinary endeavour, influenced by diverse fields including medicine, public health, political science, anthropology, economics, security studies, peace studies, international development, philosophy and law (amongst many others). This course offers students a broad overview of some of the various avenues, theories and ideas which help us understand and analyze humanitarianism and post conflict responses. |
| Objectives | By the end of this course students will be able to
• Understand and analyze processes of humanitarianism and conflict programming through a variety of disciplinary lenses • Compare and contrast different theoretical approaches to the study of humanitarian and post conflict processes • Think critically about the use the terms ‘humanitarian’ and ‘post conflict’ • Respond to and critically review literature on humanitarianism and conflict programming • Develop critical thinking and research skills through the production of an original research paper • Contribute to an informed, balanced dialogue on these issue through contributions to the course website/blog |
| Course Content | |
| Preliminary reading | Weekly assigned readings, primarily e-journals
Students may wish to read At Wars End, Paris, Roland (2004) Humanitarian Crisis, The Medical and Public Health Resposse, Leaning, Briggs and Chen, (1999) Peace in International Relations, Richmond, O (2008) Global Governance and the New Wars, Duffield M (2001) |
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