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Key Concepts and Debates in Humanitarianism (IRDR0022)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department
Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction
Credit value
15
Restrictions
N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module will introduce students to key concepts and debates that shape contemporary global humanitarian action.

Using diverse case studies, students will critically interrogate concepts that underpin much humanitarian action, such as neutrality and impartiality, universal human rights, and the Responsibility to Protect. Students will also engage with emerging debates and dilemmas in humanitarian action, such as the securitisation of assistance.

The module will be taught through lectures and seminars. The lectures will introduce students to key concepts, theories and debates. The programme is interdisciplinary, so students will be encouraged to consider these ideas from a range of disciplinary perspectives. Seminars will then focus on how these concepts, theories and debates have applied in particular case studies. Seminars will be discussion-led. This module will develop students鈥� critical thinking and research skills. Students will also develop the confidence to critically interrogate and apply concepts and theories to humanitarian dilemmas beyond the course.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In Person
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
37
Module leader
Dr Philip Cunliffe
Who to contact for more information
irdr-education@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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