Humanitarian communication : Addressing key challenges
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About this course: Learn how to address the main challenges of communication in humanitarian settings and how to implement a communication plan in the midst of humanitarian action.
Created by: University of Geneva-
Taught by: Prof. Doris Schopper, Director of CERAH, joint Centre of the University of Geneva and the Graduate Institute of Geneva
Faculty of Medicine -
Taught by: Dr. Valérie Gorin, CERAH lecturer
Centre for Education and Research in Humanitarian Action -
Taught by: Jean-Marc Biquet, Course coordinator and lecturer at CERAH
Centre for Education and Research in Humanitarian Action -
Taught by: Claire Barthélémy, Course coordinator and …
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When you enroll for courses through Coursera you get to choose for a paid plan or for a free plan .
- Free plan: No certicification and/or audit only. You will have access to all course materials except graded items.
- Paid plan: Commit to earning a Certificate—it's a trusted, shareable way to showcase your new skills.
About this course: Learn how to address the main challenges of communication in humanitarian settings and how to implement a communication plan in the midst of humanitarian action.
Created by: University of Geneva-
Taught by: Prof. Doris Schopper, Director of CERAH, joint Centre of the University of Geneva and the Graduate Institute of Geneva
Faculty of Medicine -
Taught by: Dr. Valérie Gorin, CERAH lecturer
Centre for Education and Research in Humanitarian Action -
Taught by: Jean-Marc Biquet, Course coordinator and lecturer at CERAH
Centre for Education and Research in Humanitarian Action -
Taught by: Claire Barthélémy, Course coordinator and lecturer at CERAH
Centre for Education and Research in Humanitarian Action -
Taught by: Claire Doole, Invited lecturer
Centre for Education and Research in Humanitarian Action -
Taught by: Claire Bellmann, Professional Trainer, Coach and Facilitator
Centre for Education and Research in Humanitarian Action
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WEEK 1
Week 1
Dear students, Welcome to this course on communication in humanitarian settings. During this week, we will cover the main concepts and definitions essential to understand the specific framework of communication in humanitarian settings.
11 videos, 3 readings expand
- Video: Welcome
- Video: Structure of the MOOC
- Discussion Prompt: General Discussion
- Video: Week 1 introduction
- Video: The communication process
- Video: Communication concept definitions
- Video: Communication means evolution
- Reading: Additional material
- Discussion Prompt: Consequences of communication evolution
- Video: Humanitarian action definition
- Video: Humanitarian principles
- Reading: Additional material
- Video: Specificities of humanitarian communication - Part 1
- Video: Specificities of humanitarian communication - Part 2
- Reading: Additional material
- Video: Week 1 wrap up
Graded: Quiz- Week 1
WEEK 2
Week 2
During this week, we will explore the different types of communication and communication structures that one could encounter in humanitarian context in order to better reach target audiences when communicating.
12 videos, 3 readings expand
- Video: Week 2 - Introduction
- Video: Introduction to module 1
- Video: Understanding the different types of communication - Part 1
- Video: Understanding the different types of communication - Part 2
- Video: Understanding the different communication structures - Part 1
- Video: Understanding the different communication structures - Part 2
- Reading: Additional material
- Video: Introduction to module 2
- Video: Stakeholders analysis
- Reading: Additional material
- Video: Who is in charge of communicating
- Discussion Prompt: Scenarios - Discussion
- Video: Introduction to module 3
- Video: Understanding miscommunication
- Reading: Communication breakdown scenarios
- Discussion Prompt: Scenarios - Discussion
- Video: Week 2 - Wrap up
Graded: Quiz - Week 2
WEEK 3
Week 3
This week is dedicated to the main challenges of communication in humanitarian settings and the way to address them. During the course we will also explore key behavioural postures to be more effective when communicating.
12 videos, 4 readings expand
- Video: Week 3 - Introduction
- Video: Introduction to Module 1
- Video: Ethical challenges - Part 1
- Video: Ethical challenges - Part 2
- Discussion Prompt: Ethical challenges
- Reading: Deepen your knowledge on ethical challenges
- Video: Preventive/crisis communication challenges
- Reading: Deepen your understanding of relationships
- Video: Public communication in humanitarian settings: main challenges - Part 1
- Video: Public communication in humanitarian settings: main challenges - Part 2
- Reading: Deepen your understanding of public communication
- Video: Introduction to Module 2
- Video: The importance of listening - Part 1
- Video: The importance of listening - Part 2
- Video: The importance of body language
- Reading: Additional material
- Video: Week 3 - Wrap up
Graded: Quiz - Week 3
WEEK 4
Week 4
This week is dedicated to the understanding of the communication project cycle and the way to implement the first steps of the communication project cycle.
3 videos, 3 readings expand
- Video: Week 4 - Introduction
- Video: The communication project cycle
- Reading: Additional material
- Video: Case study 1
- Reading: Case study
- Discussion Prompt: What do you think about the proposed answers?
- Reading: Additional material
WEEK 5
Week 5
During this week we will explore how to design a communication plan in the midst of humanitarian action.
2 videos, 1 reading expand
- Video: Week 5 - Introduction
- Video: MOOC Conclusion
- Reading: Additional material
Graded: Ebola Case Study
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