HCRI10202 20 Semester 2 Undergraduate Level 1 Antoine Burgard Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' First part HE study/Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 <p>This course explores the multiple histories of humanitarianism and their resonances with today. It will introduce students to the complex past of humanitarian action in its European and non-European forms, from charities to international non-governmental organisations. Students will reflect on the usefulness of this history for the current humanitarian sector.</p> <p>This course explores the multiple histories of humanitarianism and their resonances with today. It will introduce students to the complex past of humanitarian action in its European and non-European forms, from charities to international non-governmental organisations. Students will reflect on the usefulness of this history for the current humanitarian sector.&nbsp;</p> <ul><li>Explore different meanings of humanitarianism</li><li>Apply historical, legal and political perspectives in order to understand the origins, institutions and basic concepts of the contemporary international humanitarian system</li><li>Deepen critical reasoning and intellectual curiosity</li><li>Strengthen written and oral communication skills</li><li>Engage critically with a wide range of academic literature</li></ul> <ul> <li style="margin-left: 18pt;"> Understand key concepts around the history of humanitarian aid;</li> <li style="margin-left: 18pt;"> Develop a critical understanding of the diverse origins of humanitarian relief work</li> <li style="margin-left: 18pt;"> Understand the long-term impact of this history in current humanitarian discourses and practices</li> <li style="margin-left: 18pt;"> Address how academic historical writings can challenge how practitioners understand humanitarianism and its history&nbsp;</li></ul> <ul> <li style="margin-left: 18pt;"> Critically engage with &nbsp;the literature related to the history of humanitarianism</li> <li style="margin-left: 18pt;"> Develop an understanding of the methodological challenges of history writing and their relevance beyond the discipline.</li> <li style="margin-left: 18pt;"> Further develop awareness of current humanitarian affairs and their longer histories</li></ul> <ul> <li style="margin-left: 18pt;"> Demonstrate analytical and debating skills with peers and tutor</li> <li style="margin-left: 18pt;"> Demonstrate efficiency and creativity in writing</li> <li style="margin-left: 18pt;"> Show effective use of library resources and search engine to gather information</li></ul> <ul> <li style="margin-left: 18pt;"> Develop communication skills for a variety of audiences</li> <li style="margin-left: 18pt;"> Develop, plan and achieve individual research outcomes</li> <li style="margin-left: 18pt;"> Develop analytical skills and the ability to articulate ideas verbally and in writing</li> <li style="margin-left: 18pt;"> Develop confidence articulating ideas and opinions during group discussions</li></ul> Analytical skills Editorial and analytical skills Evidence-led decision-making Putting together and maintaining arguments (useful for a marketing/awareness campaign or business case) Oral communication Oral and communication skills, especially in terms of comprehending large amounts of information and drawing reasoned conclusions Other Meeting deadlines Working autonomously 0 Other 100% <figure class="table"><table style="border-collapse:collapse;width:132pt;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="176"><tbody><tr style="height:72.0pt;" height="96"><td class="xl66" style="height:72.0pt;width:66pt;" height="96" width="88">Blog</td><td class="xl68" style="border-left-style:none;text-align:right;width:66pt;" width="88">30%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><figure class="table"><table style="border-collapse:collapse;width:132pt;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="176"><tbody><tr style="height:72.0pt;" height="96"><td class="xl66" style="height:72.0pt;width:66pt;" height="96" width="88">Essay outlines</td><td class="xl68" style="border-left-style:none;text-align:right;width:66pt;" width="88">0%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><figure class="table"><table style="border-collapse:collapse;width:132pt;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="176"><tbody><tr style="height:72.0pt;" height="96"><td class="xl66" style="height:72.0pt;width:66pt;" height="96" width="88">Essay</td><td class="xl68" style="border-left-style:none;text-align:right;width:66pt;" width="88">70%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:662px;" width="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:322px;"><p>Written feedback on assignments</p></td> <td style="width:340px;"><p>Summative</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:322px;"><p>Verbal feedback via 1 on 1 meetings with students</p></td> <td style="width:340px;"><p>Formative</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:322px;height:7px;"><p>Written &nbsp;feedback on essay outlines</p></td> <td style="width:340px;height:7px;"><p>Formative</p></td> </tr> </tbody></table><p>&nbsp;</p> Y <p>Barnett, Michael. <i>Empire of Humanity: A History of Humanitarianism </i>(Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 2011).</p><p>Fazal Tanisha. <i>Wars of Law: Unintended Consequences in the Regulation of Armed Conflict </i>(Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 2018).</p><p>Ibhawoh Bonny, ‘Humanitarians and Abolitionists’ in Human Rights in Africa. New Approaches to African History (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2018).</p><p>O'Sullivan, Kevin, The NGO Moment: The Globalisation of Compassion from Biafra to Live Aid (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2021).&nbsp;</p><p>Palmieri, Daniel. “An Institution Standing the Test of Time? A Review of 150 Years of the History of the International Committee of the Red Cross”, <i>International Review of the Red Cross</i> 94:888 (2012): 1-26.</p><p>Salvatici Silvia. <i>A history of humanitarianism, 1755-1989. In the name of others</i> (Manchester: Manchester University Press, 2019), 1-13.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> Lectures 22 Seminars 10 0 168