ARBE6615
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course provides students with an overview of the core theories and principles of disaster risk reduction and resilience. It examines the social, political, economic and environmental impacts of disasters and conflicts. Students learn the theory, practice, ethics and social responsibility of disaster management in the context of community involvement. This is achieved through investigating the levels of resilience (individual, community, national). Special attention is given to examining the level of participation of Indigenous peoples and how Indigenous-led initiatives can contribute to future disaster practice.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Trimester 1 - 2024
Online
- Trimester 1 - 2024
- Trimester 3 - 2024
Replacing course(s)
This course replaces the following course(s): ARBE6601. Students who have successfully completed ARBE6601 are not eligible to enrol in ARBE6615.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Critically evaluate the concept of disasters in the context of the United Nations Frameworks including the UN Declaration of Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
2. Analyse the impact of disasters and conflicts on physical, social infrastructure and communities
3. Identify and assess socio-political and socio-cultural factors that make communities vulnerable and understand the social and political issues impacting the transition from emergency to response and from response to recovery.
4. Apply strategies within the social, physical and economic environment to reduce risk and mitigate against the effects of a disaster or conflict and align to a relevant International Framework
5. Identify disaster risk and resilience strategies to better engage with Indigenous Peoples in appropriate cultural practices.
6. Collaborate to problem solve and execute solutions in a disaster context.
Content
Topics will include:
- Defining disasters - definitions; hazard types and origins; origins and impact; vulnerability and risk; consequences of ignoring hazards in construction
- Resilience - origins and definition of resilience; resilience in society and the physical environment
- Understanding vulnerability and risk from a social and political perspective: developed and developing nations; poverty. Key stakeholders, interests and activities. Climate change and urbanisation.
- Understanding vulnerable groups from a social and political perspective: discussion of age, gender, social capital, ethnicity.
- Developing resilience in society and the physical environment
- Examine the role Indigenous Peoples play in disaster risk and resilience
Requisite
Students who have completed ARBE6601 cannot enrol in this course.
Assessment items
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Reframing Disasters
Presentation: Vulnerability
Report: Disaster Risk and Resilience Strategy
Journal: Reflective Journal
Contact hours
Trimester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 8
Workshop-2
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 1
Workshop-3
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 4
Workshop-4
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 11
Trimester 1 - 2024 - Online
Online Activity-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Trimester 3 - 2024 - Online
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.