HUMAN SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT

DST5HSD

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject looks at human security from a humanitarian perspective. This subject challenges assumptions about aid and intervention, discussing the current trends that impact on humanitarian work In addition to examining the Human Security framework, students 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 responses, and the focus on inclusive programming in disasters will also be explored. . This subject will be delivered in collaboration with a number of guest speakers.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Tom McNamara

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: POL4HSD

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Understand the way the concept of human security relates to humanitarian contexts.

02. Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of the relevant humanitarian and legal frameworks for human security.

03. Understand some of the specific challenges to human security in humanitarian contexts.

04. Reflect on the appropriate responses to human security issues in humanitarian contexts.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 34-36, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Tom McNamara

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 34 - 36
Four 7.50 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 34 to week 36 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Research Essay (3,000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	60	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Class Presentation (500 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Class Exercise, Interactive Case Study Analysis (1,500 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4