General provisions

The course is offered within the Master Programme on International Humanitarian Action 120 ECTS credits.

Entry requirements

25 credits within the Programme in International Humanitarian Action.

Learning outcomes

The aim of the Theory and Method module is to provide the students with a theoretical knowledge base and operational methodological tools to prepare them for a career in the field of HA. The module methods and theories strive to capture a multidisciplinary perspective. After a successful completion of the module the students are expected to have the following competences:

• a understanding of theories and methods used in humanitarian action research
• an ability to identify and formulate a humanitarian action research problem
• knowledge and understanding about Master's thesis writing and structure
• a broad knowledge in Geographic Information Systems
• a broad knowledge of information seeking methods

Content

The module focuses on qualitative and quantitative approaches to the HA field. It strives to capture the essence of trans-disciplinary thinking, but also to consider the specific methods and theories used in each of the NOHA programs modules. The module aims also to give the student knowledge in advanced information seeking and GIS (Geographic information systems).

Instruction

Seminars, lectures and written assignments.

Assessment

The course is examined through written tests and/oral presentations as well as computer laboratory assignments and seminar made individually or in groups. Examination: (5 credits).

Grade: VG, G or U (Pass with Distinction, Pass or Fail) as well as ECTS grades.

Other regulations

Language of instruction is English.

Transitional provisions

Members of a course regulated by a former version of this course plan have the possibility to be examined in accordance with that course plan within two years after the closure of the course. If there are particular reasons, such an examination can take place also later on. Normally no instruction in accordance with former versions of the course plan is given.