RDS-91406 Humanitarian Aid
Course
Credits 6.00
| Teaching method | Contact hours |
| Lectures | 36 |
| Course coordinator(s) | prof. dr. ir. DJM Hilhorst |
| Lecturer(s) | prof. dr. ir. GE Frerks |
| prof. dr. ir. DJM Hilhorst | |
| Examiner(s) | prof. dr. ir. DJM Hilhorst |
Language of instruction:
Dutch or English
Contents:
The course concerns principles, policies and practices of humanitarian aid. It starts with a discussion on the history of humanitarianism as well as current debates on humanitarian principles. The course further deals with the organization of aid and its donors, the aid-receiving people, the security context of humanitarian aid, and the relation between humanitarian aid and development. The course addresses these issues with a focus on the everyday practices of humanitarian aid. The sessions explore perceptions and dynamics of interaction of the key humanitarian actors: policy makers, staff of international agencies and NGOs, and affected populations, as well as the surrounding stakeholders, including the military and the media.
Activities:
Students are expected to attend the lectures, to read the literature in preparation of the sessions, weekly submit a question regarding the literature, and to actively engage in the discussion.
Examination:
A written exam concludes the course.
Literature:
For a study guide and further information, please consult www.sls.wau.nl/disasterstudies, send an Email to disaster.studies@wur.nl or ring 0317-482472