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Humanitarian Crisis Response (IRDR0019)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department
Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction
Credit value
15
Restrictions
N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The international community has evolved a system for responding to major humanitarian emergencies. This module will explain the structure and dynamics of this humanitarian听response system, describe how it functions at international, national and other levels, and the challenges it faces during crises and disasters. It will enable students to become familiar with the major issues and trends associated with modern humanitarianism and the methodologies, tools, and guidelines used when responding to crises. Examples will illustrate the principal challenges and successes in the field. The module will build knowledge of practical, theoretical and ethical approaches to humanitarian action.

The module will make a significant use of examples, scenarios and case studies to facilitate the development of critical thinking.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In Person
Methods of assessment
50% Exam
50% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
0
Module leader
Dr Lisa Guppy
Who to contact for more information
irdr-education@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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