HUMN 7019 Emergency and Disaster Management
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 102575
Coordinator Garry Stevens Opens in new window
Description This subject uses comparative analysis of different emergency responses to humanitarian disasters to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to play a role in future emergency and disaster management. Students will gain knowledge of the geo-political forces and key international frameworks and standards that shape humanitarian responses, and of the motivations and approaches of aid donors and humanitarian NGOs when intervening in states. They will also gain foundational knowledge of assessment of NGO capacities and organisational infrastructure for managing emergencies, for example their organisational structures and cultures, donor priorities, support systems and personnel.
School Social Sciences
Discipline Studies in Human Society, Not Elsewhere Classified.
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1,500 words | 30 | N | Individual |
| Case Study | 1,500 words | 30 | N | Individual |
| Final Exam | 2 hours | 40 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- James, E., 2017. Managing humanitarian relief: an operational guide for NGOs. Second Edition. Practical Action Publishing.
Teaching Periods