Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Autumn Term 2024-25 |
This module introduces the tone of the MSc and presents the current policies, practices and politics of humanitarianism. The module examines the history of humanitarianism whilst linking it with contemporary arguments for and against humanitarian interventions. The students will receive the opportunity to debate and discuss various humanitarian concepts from the mainstream as well as alternative theories from different cultural and community perspectives. This module provides the theoretical foundation on the current debate and discourse on humanitarianism. This allows the students to establish their theoretical and academic understanding of the subject that allows them to understand the policy and practice that are taught in the following modules.
Subject content
Academic and graduate skills
Upon completion of this module, students will:
This module will provide the opportunity for students to critically engage with humanitarian concepts and develop their own understanding of humanitarian interventions at both global and local levels.
Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 100 |
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Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 100 |
Written feedback will be provided on the standard proforma within the timescale specified in the programme handbook
Joanne Rose, Phil O'Keefe , Janaka Jayawickrama & Geoff O'Brien (2013) The challenge of humanitarian aid: an overview, Environmental Hazards, 12:1, 74-92.
Anderson, M.B. (1999) Do no harm: how aid can support peace or war. Boulder, USA.
Danida (1996) The international response to conflict and genocide: lessons from the Rwanda experience. Various authors. Danida, Copenhagen.