COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Disaster Administration

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR ZERRIN TOPRAK KARAMAN

Offered to

Disaster Administration

Course Objective

Risk/threat analysis and crisis management approaches in disaster situations have always become fundamental interests for societies in centuries. Risks and threats in disasters that societies faced in the past may not be real challenges today. Risks and threats in disasters that societies face today were maybe not the real challenges in the past. It is obvious that risk/threat analysis and crisis management in disaster situations approaches have always been changed in the course of time. More precise and accurate approaches to the planning of risk/threat analysis, crisis management develop and get better societies against risky, crisis and disaster situations.

Regarding the issues stated above 'risk/threat analysis and management approaches, risk/threat balance and security, constructing security issues, crisis management, and effective negotiation and decision making strategies in risk/threat analysis and crisis management in disaster situations' will be studied in this course in order to promote strong leadership in societies.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Van Brunschot, E., G., & Kennedy, L., W. (2008). Risk Balance and Security. California: Sage.
2. Kennedy, L., W., & Van Brunschot, E., G. (2009). The Risk in Crime. NY: Rowman and Little Field.
3. Seeger, M. W., Sellnow, T. L., & Ulmer, R. R. (2003). Communication and organizational crisis. Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers.
4. Some handouts, articles and/or book chapters (they will be distributed in advance)
Note: Please be advised that the books stated above are possible resources for this course.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures,
Discussions,
Presentations,
Case studies,
Role playing,
Problem solving,
Leadership.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

In this course, the students will describe and compare;
- Disaster situations and characteristics,
- Risk societies and disaster situations,
- Risk analysis and management in disaster situations,
- Risk balance and security in disaster situations,
- Situational crime prevention in disaster situations,
- Values and choices in constructing security in disaster situations,
- intelligence/information sharing among agencies and organizations in disaster situations,
- Taking advantage of the ACTION Risk Model in analyzing and managing disaster situations,
- Practical and workable steps to risk and security in disaster situations,
- Crisis management strategies in disaster situations,
- Role in emergency preparedness and response in disaster situations,
- Decision making, communication, negotiation skills and tools in disaster situations,
- Difficulties with communication, negotiation and decision making in risk and crisis situations (disaster situations).

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
2. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
3. All assignments should be submitted on time.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Cell: 0.505.3523100
E-Mail: hancerli@hotmail.com

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes