Research Methods in Humanitarian Crises

GHP 537 Subject & Catalog Number

Description

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to research design and methods, analysis, and data tools and technologies applied in affected populations of complex settings such as disasters and armed conflict. The course builds participants knowledge of conceptual and methodological approaches and their applications in designing and conducting research in the context of disaster and humanitarian settings, including the evaluation of humanitarian interventions; the assessment of the needs of populations affected by sudden and slow-onset catastrophic events including complex emergencies; the emergence of inter-sectoral research, including water, sanitation, food, nutrition, shelter and protection, among others; and the significance of other disciplines such as climatology, earth sciences, urban planning and social sciences on populations at risk. Lectures for this course combine theoretical discussions with case-based didactic sessions, application exercises, relevant literature and practical examples from the field.