The Univeristy of Umeå offer a Master's course (advanced level) in "Reconstruction after Crises and Disasters". Deadline for applying: 15th of January, 2010.
Town: Umeå
Name of school: Umeå University
Name of course: Reconstruction after Crises and Disasters, 15 ECTS
Type of course: Master course (advanced level), Campus course
Duration: 8 November 2010 – 16 January 2011
Topic, field: Spatial Planning and Development, Human Geography, Conflict Studies, Piece and Conflict Studies, Reconstruction
Summary of course: The course aims to develop students´ knowledge about reconstruction after crises and disasters – both natural disasters such as earthquakes as well as man-made crises arising out of, for example, civil war and terrorism. Regardless of the cause of destruction, rebuilding and development are essential for recovery. Reconstruction efforts must be multi-focused and include attention to civil society, political institutions, international relationships, foreign aid, etc. The course also examines the question of what makes societies vulnerable to crises and disasters and what can be done to prevent and/or prepare for them. Part of the course is taught through the use of case methodology.
For more detailed information as to course requirements, see syllabus here.
Study language: English
Target group of program: Studies at the advanced level
Price: Education in Sweden is free for EU/EEA citizens
Deadline for applying: 15 January 2010
How to apply: Application is made on-line via: http://www.studera.nu/ where all information can be found. Supporting document shall be sent by ordinary mail to the address given there.
Contact details:
Margit Söderberg
E-mail: studievagledare@geography.umu.se
Website: Department of Social and Economic Geography
Other useful information: The course is part of the master of spatial planning and development, also offered as a single-subject course.
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