Learning Outcomes:
Following the successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Describe the humanitarian principles demonstrating knowledge of their origin, evolution, and purpose;
List the key stakeholders that comprise the international humanitarian system and assess their disparate roles to save lives alleviate suffering and support disaster-affected populations to live with dignity;
Map the Irish humanitarian stakeholder mix and critique their respective roles in supporting global humanitarian action;
Knowledge of the more pertinent contemporary concepts that will be analysed on the MSc Humanitarian Action; and
Rationalise contemporary humanitarian challenges in the global humanitarian system.
Indicative Module Content:
Review and discussion on humanitarian action literature and policy documents.
Debate the humanitarian principles their logic and diverse interpretations
Apply the principles to contemporary humanitarian interventions and impacts – (will vary each year) e.g. Gaza, Ukraine, South Sudan, Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons
Review the roles and functions of identified Irish Humanitarian actors in contemporary crises
Introduction to essay wirting