221.695.01
Seminar in Humanitarian Health

Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2017 - 2018
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
End Date
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Class Time(s)
Seminar dates are: 3rd Term: Jan 31, Feb 7, 21; Mar 14 4th Term: Mar 28, Apr 11, 25, May 2
Wednesday, 12:00 - 1:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
W. Courtland Robinson
Paul Spiegel
Contact Name
Paul Spiegel
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
What are the latest trends and issues in humanitarian emergencies? Health in emergencies cannot be separated from politics and human rights. We need to learn from experts and practitioners, but also to debate and interact.
Introduces important and evolving issues in global humanitarian health from various perspectives including experts, practitioner, policymakers and academics. Examines trending issues such as new emergencies, politics, human rights, humanitarian architecture, leadership, cash transfers, innovative financing among others. Allows for in-depth discussion and debate on these issues with faculty. Prepares students to explore practicums, internships, develop capstone projects, and apply to careers in the humanitarian health field.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Explain new and evolving concepts, policies, and interventions in humanitarian emergencies and disasters
  2. Apply concepts, policies and interventions to different contexts and scenarios using current emergencies
  3. Analyze key issues in humanitarian health including (but not limited to) models in program financing, sector-specific interventions, and solutions for refugees, displaced populations and others affected by crisis.
  4. Identify key elements of the humanitarian health architecture and important organizations involved in program interventions, policy, and research.
  5. Critique existing humanitarian interventions and responses at global, regional and national levels.
Enrollment Restriction
Only students signed up for the MPH Concentration Health in Crisis and Humanitarian Assistance, or the Certificate in Humanitarian Assistance
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

Meets every twice a month starting on 1/31/18 until 5/5/18, and again from 1/31/18 to 5/2/18. Must have taken the same seminar 1st and 2nd terms. Grade will be given at the end of 4th term.
Seminar dates are:
3rd Term: Jan 31, Feb 7, 21; Mar 14
4th Term: Mar 28, Apr 11, 25, May 2