Conflitos, Desastres e Crises Humanitárias
Courses Degree in European Studies
In this course, students are invited to reflect on the meaning of the terms “conflict,” “disaster,” and “humanitarian crisis” in the European context through an interdisciplinary approach. Based on a theoretical framework, research, study, and debate on specific cases, the consequences of emergencies resulting from conflicts and disasters leading to humanitarian crises will be analyzed, whether these result from political instability, war, or climate crises. One of the most relevant aspects of this course is understanding how Europe in its various dimensions and representations deals with these situations, as well as the perception of the impact and consequences of its involvement or neutrality in the face of crisis situations.
Conflict, humanitarian crises, disasters, protests, media, culture
By the end of the course and with participation in the proposed activities, students will have:
- Reflected on issues relevant to European debates in the 21st century;
- Developed knowledge of social and cultural movements and manifestations in Europe in response to conflicts;
- Deepened their ability to analyze different conflict situations;
- Gained the ability to distinguish between different scenarios of crises and conflicts and the subjects involved;
- Been confronted with examples of contemporary movements reflecting epistemological transformations.
Introduction and definition of key concepts
Types of conflicts, disasters, and humanitarian crises affecting Europe
Migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers
Implications and new cultural expressions in Europe
Representations in literature and other arts
Protests, movements, and activism
Review of key concepts
Arendt, Hannah. On Violence. Relógio d’Água, 2014.
Conrad, Joseph. Heart of Darkness. Harper Collins, 2010 (original 1902).
Das, V., Kleinmann, A., Lock, M., Ramphela, M., and Reynolds, P. (eds). Remaking a World: Violence, Social Suffering and Recovery. Berkeley, University of California Press, 2001.
Rothberg, Michael. The Implicated Subject: Beyond Victims and Perpetrators. Stanford University Press, 2019.
Rovisco, M., Ong, J.C. Taking the Square: Mediated Dissent and Occupations of Public Space. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2016.
Scheper-Hughes, N., & Bourgois, P. (eds). Violence in War and Peace: An Anthology. Oxford, Blackwell, 2004.
The course follows an e-learning regime where the entire teaching-learning process is conducted in the virtual classroom, with material provided through texts and multimedia, spaces for debate and sharing reflections, and interactive resources.
To be defined by the instructor at the beginning of the course.