Key concepts in humanitarianism|humanitarian action|humanitarian challenges|humanitarian debates.

This module will introduce students to key concepts and debates that shape contemporary global humanitarian action.

Using diverse case studies, students will...

Key Concepts and Debates in Humanitarianism (IRDR0022)

This module will introduce students to key concepts and debates that shape contemporary global humanitarian action.

Using diverse case studies, students will critically interrogate concepts that underpin much humanitarian action, such as neutrality and impartiality, universal human rights, and the Responsibility to Protect. Students will also engage with emerging debates and dilemmas in humanitarian action, including the impacts of urbanisation on humanitarian action, the securitisation of assistance, and the imperative of localisation.

The module will be taught through lectures and seminars. The lectures will introduce students to key concepts, theories and debates. The programme is interdisciplinary, so students will be encouraged to consider these ideas from a range of disciplinary perspectives. Seminars will then focus on how these concepts, theories and debates have applied in particular case studies. Seminars will be discussion-led and involve small group activities. This module will develop students’ critical thinking and research skills. Students will also develop the confidence to critically interrogate and apply concepts and theories to humanitarian dilemmas beyond the course.

This module aims to address current and controversial issues facing women’s health today. With an emphasis on student discussion and debate, and seminars...

Concepts and Controversies in Women&#039;s Health (IFWH0023)

This module aims to address current and controversial issues facing women’s health today. With an emphasis on student discussion and debate, and seminars on key issues at the forefront of political and global health agendas. The module explores a range of topical subjects including the role of advancing technologies in women’s health, developments in preventive cancer care, issues in reproductive health, the social and political barriers to accessing healthcare, mental health and gender identity issues, as well as global maternal morbidity and mortality concerns.

After taking this module you should be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of women’s health on reproductive health outcomes including pre-conception and postnatal health;
	Demonstrate knowledge of ethical issues surrounding contraception and termination services, as well as assisted reproductive technology and pre-implantation genome editing;
	Describe the challenges facing women’s health in resource stretched, countries and war zones, with a full appreciation of the morbidities associated;
	Appreciate the political influences on women’s healthcare, both in the UK and globally;
	Discuss the woman’s perspective in her health journey, and appreciate the challenges posed by mental health and gender identity issues.
The module comprises lectures will be given by experts in the field, with tutorials to complement the lectures. E-learning will be incorporated throughout the module so that students and tutors connect the curriculum and topics are discussed through peer and tutor-led discussions in the classroom.

Introductory Reading: 
Stephenson J, Heslehurst N, Hall J, et al: Before the beginning: nutrition and lifestyle in the preconception period and its importance for future health. Lancet 391:1830-1841, 2018

Cohen P, Larsson M, Hann G, et al: The reality of FGM in the UK. Arch Dis Child 103:305, 2018