POL5HSD
HUMAN SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT
POL5HSD
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This unit looks at human security from a humanitarian perspective. Students will explore the international humanitarian system, the protection of civilians in armed conflict, the Responsibility to Protect, civil-military relations in emergencies, issues facing refugees and displaced populations and international legal frameworks including the implications of the International Criminal Court for humanitarian practice. This unit will offer insights into international efforts to prevent genocide and crimes against humanity, whilst realising the challenges to humanitarian action in a complex world. This unit aims to challenge assumptions about aid and intervention, as well as provide discussion around the current trends that impact on humanitarian work. This subject will be taught with staff from the Humanitarian Advisory Group.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorChris Roche
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolment in the Master of International Relations (AMIR/AMIRL/AMIRH/AMIRS), Graduate Diploma of International Relations(AGIR), Graduate Certificate of International Relations (ACIR), Master of International Development or related double masters (AMID/AMIDV/AMIDH/HZHPHID/HZPHID), Graduate Diploma of International Development(AGDST) or Graduate Certificate of International Development (ACDST).
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects POL4HSD
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Globalization, development and human security, | Recommended | McGrew, A. and Poku, N. K. (eds) | POLITY 2007 |
Readings | Human Security: Reflections on Globalization and Intervention | Recommended | Kaldor, Mary | CAMBRIDGE:POLITY 2007 |
Readings | Human security and the UN :a critical history, | Recommended | MacFarlane, N. | INDIANA UNIVERSITY PRESS 2006 |
Readings | Rethinking Human Security | Recommended | Goucha, Moufida and Crowley, John (eds) | CHICESTER: WILEY 2008 |
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City, 2014, Week 14-16, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorChris Roche
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 14 - 16
Four 7.5 hours seminar other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 14 to week 16 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
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one 3,500-word research essay | 75 | |
one class presentation on human security (1,000-words equivalent) | 25 |