Course - Humanitarianism: Theory and Practice - GEOG3516
Humanitarianism: Theory and Practice
About
About the course
Course content
Embedded in humanitarian action are a number of contentious issues regarding the relationships between political aims of donors and host governments and the people concerned. The course will stress the relationship between theory and practice and how to deal with operational dilemmas on the ground. The lectures will introduce principles and theories of humanitarian action; the various actors involved and the relationship between them; the emergence of humanitarian regimes; the relationship between political development and humanitarian practice; humanitarianism and forced migration; gender, ethnicity and humanitarian challenges; ethical dilemmas, aid conditionality and the Do No Harm and Relief to Development concepts. The lectures are internet based with one day compulsory introductory seminar. For the students present at NTNU some seminars relating to the internet based lectures will be held. Assignments are approved/not approved.
Learning outcome
This course will examine the principles underpinning humanitarian aid and develop tools to analyze how the principles are realized in the field.
Learning methods and activities
Internet based, equivalent to 16 hours, 1-day compulsory introductory seminar, seminars for the students present at NTNU.Please note that the course may be cancelled due to the teaching capacity at the Department of Geography if less than 5 students register for the course. Check www.ntnu.no/geografi/studentinformasjon for updated information.
Recommended previous knowledge
The course is given at master's level, a background equivalent to Bachelor in social sciences or extensive field experiences is therefore recommended.
Subject areas
- Geography
- Social Sciences
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010
Home examination
Submission 2010-11-26 Duration 5 dager
Ordinary examination - Spring 2011
Home examination
Submission 2011-05-03 Duration 5 dager