School Of Social SciencesComplex Emergencies and International GuidelinesWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 102367.2
Discipline: STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 4
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
About this Unit
Over the last five decades, the world has experienced a significant number of disasters, which have occurred in many different forms including natural (e.g. Tsunami or drought) and human-induced (e.g. wars or ethnic conflicts), leading to an unplanned exponential increase in the number of international non-government organisations. This unit examines the causes and consequences of disasters and the application of international guidelines governing humanitarian responses. It provides an outline of theoretical approaches to the understanding of the political aspects of emergencies and introduces real-life case studies that aim to engage students in critical thinking and improve their knowledge of the core humanitarian standard on quality and accountability; the humanitarian charter and minimum standards; and the challenges related to interagency coordination in emergencies
Courses| 1664.5 | Bachelor of Tourism Management | CONTINUING |
| 1664.6 | Bachelor of Tourism Management | CONTINUING |
| 1664.7 | Bachelor of Tourism Management | CURRENT |
| 1735.1 | Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies | CURRENT |
| 6027.1 | Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies | CONTINUING |
| 6027.2 | Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies | CONTINUING |
Specialisations
| M1095.1 | Humanitarian Preparedness and Response | CURRENT |