ARBE6618
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
The course provides a systematic approach to disaster risk reduction (DRR) and how it interacts with various governance structures. Students will study current UN International Frameworks from the perspective of governments in all their various forms, differentiating between national/federal, state/province/territory, and local/city levels. Students will apply several DRR assessment tools in a governance context. Students will also gain insight into the potential limitations of the UN and National frameworks for Indigenous peoples and cultures.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Trimester 2 - 2024
Online
- Trimester 2 - 2024
Replacing course(s)
This course replaces the following course(s): ARBE6607. Students who have successfully completed ARBE6607 are not eligible to enrol in ARBE6618.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Explain the development of the current UN Frameworks and their function in guiding development activities
2. Identify the societal systems, policies and procedures used to govern a given geographical location in relation to potential hazards and risk reduction
3. Analyse and explain the relationship between goals, targets and indicators within the UN DRR frameworks
4. Develop an effective disaster risk reduction plan for a given governance context based on identified risk and hazards
5. Recognise the impacts of the UN and National frameworks for Indigenous peoples and cultures in a governance context
Content
Topics will include:
- Historical development of past and current UN Frameworks in the context of Disaster Risk and Resilience.
- Implications for governance structures including development controls, urban planning mechanisms and resilient development principles
- Disaster risk reduction assessment tools
- Hazard identification and the subsequent management of risk
- Implementation strategies for current UN Frameworks in a governance context
- Impacts of the UN and National frameworks for Indigenous peoples and cultures
Requisite
Students who have completed ARBE6607 cannot enrol into this course.
Assessment items
Quiz: Online Quizzes
Report: Principles of the UN Frameworks
Proposal / Plan: Disaster Risk Reduction Plan
Contact hours
Trimester 2 - 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 11
Workshop-3
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 1
Workshop-4
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 4
Trimester 2 - 2024 - Online
Course outline
- ARBE6618 - Trimester 2, 2024 (All) (PDF, 204.8 KB)
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.