pol4hsd human security and development
HUMAN SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT
POL4HSD
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 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolment in the Politics Honours Program (AHA) or International Relations Honours Program (AHIR), or coordinators approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects POL5HSD
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | A decade of human security :global governance and new multilateralisms. | Recommended | MacLean, S. J., Black, D. R. and Shaw, T. M. (eds) | ASHGATE 2006 |
| Readings | Engendering human security :feminist perspectives. | Recommended | Thanh-Dam Truong, Wieringa, S. Chhachhi, A. (eds) | ZED BOOKS 2006 |
| Readings | Globalization, development and human security. | Recommended | McGrew, A. and Poku, N. K. (eds) | POLITY 2007 |
| Readings | Human security and the UN :a critical history. | Recommended | MacFarlane, N. | INDIANA UNIVERSITY PRESS 2006 |
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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 | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 3,500-word research essay | 75 | |
| one class presentation on human security (1,000-words equivalent) | 25 |