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Department of International Relations · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
When large-scale human suffering occurs, does the international community have a responsibility to assist? Who exactly should take action? What principles should guide these actors? What is the role of law and politics in humanitarian action? This course examines international responses to human suffering caused by armed conflict, mass atrocities and complex humanitarian disasters to address these questions. We look at the history and development of law and institutions that shape contemporary international humanitarian action. We consider the changing global security context in which humanitarian action takes place, and examine the actors involved in humanitarian action, from non-state, to state and multilateral actors. The course will provide students with an in-depth understanding of the concepts, politics and practice of humanitarianism, and with skills to analyse current trends and developments in this important area of international politics. This course will be taught in Japan (in English) as part of the Bachelor of Asia Pacific Affairs.
Seminar Presentation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Annotated bibliography (1,500 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
Major Research Essay (2,500 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Final Exam
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Tutorial Participation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5
This course comprises some 130 hours of activity over 12 weeks, including some 24 hours of lectures or an equivalent activity and some 12 hours of tutorials or equivalent activity. The course comprises a maximum of 6k words of assessment or the equivalent. Please note this is a general guide, averaged over the semester and the final hours ultimately depend on the individual's ability in reading and writing.
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