919-494 UHK-Human Security in the Global Context

The enrolment closing date for this subject is 1 September.

Admission to the U21 Certificate in Global Issues

What is Human Security? How does the security and well-being of the individual relate to the security of the state? Does the state always provide for the Human Security of its citizens? This subject attempts to answer these questions by exploring the contemporary relationship between globalisation, development and Human Security. Human Security refers to the safeguarding of individuals and groups from the threats that may endanger the basic survival of human beings. These threats go beyond our traditional understanding of security threats, (e.g. attack from another state) to include poverty, economic inequality, diseases, human rights abuses, environmental pollution, and natural disasters.

Written work totalling 4000 words (100%) submitted on-line throughout the semester.

An on-line study pack will be provided by the University of Hong Kong, via email, after enrolment.