ADS701 - Introduction to Humanitarianism, Development and Disasters
| Year: | 2027 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | ADH700 |
| Study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 1-hour on-campus lecture per week (livestreamed, recordings provided) 1 x 1-hour on-campus seminar per week (livestreamed, recordings provided) |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | 1 x 1-hour online lecture per week (livestreamed, recordings provided) 1 x 1-hour online seminar per week (livestreamed, recordings provided) |
Content
This is a foundational unit in the study of humanitarianism, disaster and development. It provides an introduction to key concepts of humanitarianism, including core humanitarian principles, principles of disaster management, and of international development. Students are introduced to knowledge and key debates in each of these fields, establishing a basis for developing further critical understanding in subsequent units. Contrasts between top-down and community-led approaches to each of these domains are critically examined.
Opportunities for increasing community leadership and ownership of humanitarian and disaster responses are explored. Links between humanitarian, disasters and development more generally are also examined. Real world case studies are used to engage students in the current and emerging debates. Students will gain an appreciation of the intersections and disconnects between humanitarian and disasters response and international development and the complex nature of working practically to achieve positive outcomes in an era of unprecedented global challenges and crisis.
Unit fee information
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