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221.643.01
Armed Conflict and Health

Location
East Baltimore
Note: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, this course was held in a virtual/online format.
Term
3rd Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2020 - 2021
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Friday, 8:30 - 10:20am
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

221.614 (recommended) or previous coursework in political science

Description
Explores the causes of war and how it affects health systems in fragile states. Examines the political causes of population flight, and how this affects the health of those who have been forced to leave, as well as those who stay behind. Explores how the process of peace building is necessary for the restoration and full function of health services, and emphasizes that this is not an easy step and is subject to erratic progress and failure. Covers factors that affect resolution of conflicts. Discusses the role of strategic interests of donors and the reconstruction process. Considers case studies from various countries, including DR Congo, Kosovo, Liberia, Afghanistan, and Iraq.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Evaluate the nature of Fragile States and why armed conflict can so easily develop
  2. Describe the consequence to health of populations caught up in armed conflict- staying behind, being displaced in their own country, or fleeing as refugees
  3. Describe the steps that are required to bring conflicts to resolution, and how health can play a role in resolution
  4. Outline the key components in rebuilding health systems post conflict