Re-imagining Humanitarian Responses (010GRS)
Re-imagining Humanitarian Responses to Displacement
Module 010GRS
Module details for 2022/23.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
The module introduces students to recent thinking on responding to displacement.
In part 1 (weeks 1-3) we begin by interrogating the hegemonic responses mandated by powerful global institutions and state actors and the shortcomings of this ‘global response’.
In part 2 (weeks 4-6) the module will investigate ‘new’ actors and modalities in responding to mass displacement.
Part 3 (weeks 7-10) of the course adopts an applied approach. Over the course of four workshops students will be introduced to design-thinking and apply their knowledge of current responses to mass displacement to reconfigure the way in which resources are (re)distributed to displacement-affected populations. The module concludes with a consideration of what is required to bring about change in global responses to mass displacement.
Full Module Description
The module introduces students to recent thinking on responding to displacement.
In part 1 (weeks 1-3) we begin by interrogating the hegemonic responses mandated by powerful global institutions and state actors and the shortcomings of this ‘global response’.
In part 2 (weeks 4-6) the module will investigate ‘new’ actors and modalities in responding to mass displacement.
Part 3 (weeks 7-10) of the course adopts an applied approach. Over the course of four workshops students will be introduced to design-thinking and apply their knowledge of current responses to mass displacement to reconfigure the way in which resources are (re)distributed to displacement-affected populations. The module concludes with a consideration of what is required to bring about change in global responses to mass displacement.
Module learning outcomes
Understand the genesis and evolution of concept-categories of refugeehood and humanitarianism
Demonstrate a critical awareness of the challenges faced by the formal humanitarian system in responding to mass displacement
Understand and distinguish the difference alternative modalities of aid offer displacement affected populations.
Demonstrate self-direction and originality in devising novel responses to the challenge of mass displacement
Deploy originality in the application of knowledge on humanitarian responses to displacement
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 70.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | T2 Week 8 | 80.00% |
| Group Presentation | T2 Week 11 (15 minutes) | 20.00% |
| Report (1000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Tue 16:00 | 30.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111010000 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111010000 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 3 hours | 00000001111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Tahir Zaman
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Miss Camila Supervielle
Assess convenor
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