HUMAN SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT
POL5HSD
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This unit looks at human security from a humanitarian perspective. In addition to examining the Human Security framework, students will explore the international humanitarian system, developments in protecting civilians in armed conflict, civil-military interaction in complex emergencies and the Women, Peace and Security Agenda. Current developments such as the World Humanitarian Summit, the push towards innovation in humanitarian response and the focus on inclusive programming in disasters will also be explored. 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 by the team from the Humanitarian Advisory Group who are humanitarian practitioners with research, training and technical experience.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Sheila Scopis
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
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-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: POL4HSD
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Include a comprehensive bibliography in your critical review to demonstrate your familiarity with the multitude of sources and perspectives available for studying human security.
- Activities:
- Essay; in-class presentation
02. Where appropriate work cooperatively in class in relation to writing, inquiry, research, critical thinking and creative problem-solving.
- Activities:
- Essay; in-class presentation
03. Write critical reviews that demonstrate your comprehensive understanding of human security as a concept.
- Activities:
- Essay; in-class presentation
04. Write critical reviews that demonstrate your comprehensive understanding of the practical application of human security in international affairs.
- Activities:
- Essay; in-class presentation
City Campus, 2017, Week 34-36, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sheila Scopis
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 34 - 36
Four 7.5 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 34 to week 36 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 3,500-word research essay | 75 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one class presentation on human security (1,000-words equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |