Module Code
單元編號
GEH1052
Module Title
單元名稱
DISASTER RECOVERY AFTER NATURAL HAZARDS AND GLOBAL CRISIS 自然災害與全球危機後的災後重建
Module Synopsis
單元概要
This course addresses the issue of the interactions and relations between society and nature through examining the physical and human dimensions of natural hazards and global crisis. It covers 1) categories and causes of natural hazards, such as geological, meteorological, COVID-19 pandemic, and hydrological hazards; 2) their impacts on human society; 3) how individuals, groups and governments respond to disasters; and 4) mitigation efforts, including psychological recovery, community reconstruction, existing and emerging public policy issues, policies in emergency management, and technology developed to forecast, prevent, and mitigate the impact of natural hazards and global crisis upon the world. Multiple teaching strategies will be used, such as, guest lectures, debates, group project presentations, issue-based learning, and case studies, to engage students in deep dialogue. Students will be expected to demonstrate a good understanding of the basic concepts of natural hazards and the global crisis. Students will be able to discuss how a natural hazard turns into a global crisis in different aspects by examining the multiple impact of COVID-19 crisis on public health, economy, and education. Students will also be expected to analyse recovery and mitigation issues adequately, critically evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation strategies, and examine their personal roles and responsibilities as a local and global citizen.