Modulname |
Introduction to Humanitarian Action |
Gebiet |
Gebiet 4
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Profil |
Profil Liberal Arts Education
Profil Freie Studien
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CPs |
5 CP |
Campus |
Hier geht
es zum Vorlesungsverzeichnis |
Voraussetzungen |
This module is open to students with a strong interest in interdisciplinary themes from all schools or faculties at Ruhr University Bochum. Requirements for participation: minimum 2nd semester, good knowledge of the English language (module is entirely taught in English), and a high degree of interest in international humanitarian action. Students from specific assignments dealing with humanitarian issues, such as medical, civil engineering, law, environmental technology, business management, and theology, etc. are also welcome to participate. |
Besonderheiten |
TN-Plätze: 30 participants Anmeldung: Über eCampus über die Veranstaltung 080271 S Introduction to Humanitarian Action (IntStrukt, Teil I) im WS 2020/21 Ob Sie teilnehmen können, wird Ihnen in einer E-Mail an Ihre RUB-Adresse mitgeteilt. Bitte verwenden Sie unbedingt Ihre RUB-E-Mail, da sowohl Dozenten als auch Modulbeauftragte Sie über diese Adresse kontaktieren! Datum der 1. Sitzung: |
Blockseminar |
Nein |
Vorkenntnisse |
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Veranstaltungszeit |
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Dozenten |
Dennis Dijkzeul |
Arbeitsaufwand |
Presence time: lectures / study trip. Particular assignments: reading and presentation assignments, examination. The final grade consists of a Referat (presentation with a 1-page handout) (30 %) during the semester, as well as an exam at the end of the semester which will consist of several questions (70 %). Furthermore, the active participation in a study trip (three days) is expected. |
Literatur |
Gelsdorf, K.H. and Maxwell, D.G., (2019) Understanding the Humanitarian World, Routledge, Milton Park, Abingdon, New York. Further articles and web-based resources will be indicated in the syllabus. |
Modulteil |
[080271] S DIGITAL-Introduction to Humanitarian Action (IntStrukt, Teil I) - WS 20/21, [080918] Introduction to Humanitarian Action (study trip) - WS 20/21 |
Modultyp |
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Modulanbieter |
Fakultät für Sozialwissenschaft |
Inhalt |
Part 1: Introduction to Humanitarian Action (lecture), WS 2020/21 Part 2: Study trips with a total duration of three days. The module familiarizes participants with the fascinating, but demanding field of international humanitarian action and the manifold problems associated with reducing human suffering in conflict areas. This course is designed to help students think through the main practical and academic issues and debates in humanitarian affairs. Understanding these issues provides the participating students with an insight in the broader context of humanitarian assistance, which helps to understand and explain strengths and shortcomings of such assistance, as well as the (limited) options for further improvement of humanitarian action and its management. Part 1: The lecture addresses the ideas behind and practices of humanitarian action, in particular the politics and management of humanitarian organizations and crises. In this vein, the lecture also discusses the main critiques of humanitarian action and possible alternatives to it. It is based on the idea that humanitarian aid should be provided from a long-term perspective, otherwise it can either reinforce conflict and exclusion, and neglect the root causes of (complex) crises, or hinder access at a later stage of the crisis or during other crises. The course consists of three interrelated sections: 1. Context and Legal Basics 2. Actors and organizations 3. Challenges and Cross-cutting issues. Part 2: For options please talk to Prof. Dijkzeul. |
Lernziele |
The overall aim is to increase students knowledge and understanding of humanitarian crises and develop their analytical skills in order to - understand the differences between rhetoric and reality of humanitarian intervention; - possess an overview of the history, issues, dilemmas and actors in humanitarian intervention and the combination of unique factors and recurring issues; - understand the importance of a long-term perspective and local participation in humanitarian intervention; - know how to research, and where to find, relevant information on humanitarian crises, which is necessary to future work in the field; and - be able to assess shortcomings of current management approaches to humanitarian affairs, as well as identify conceptual and practical problems. |