Course Description
Introduction to the interdisciplinary theory, research conflict analysis and intervention strategies which form the foundation of peace and conflict studies.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Evaluate major categories of conflict theory.
- Analyze the application of various conflict theories to different areas of practice.
- Examine the historical foundations of the field from a multidisciplinary perspective.
- Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of different conflict theories.
- Compare and contrast different methods of conflict transformation.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Executive Summary | 15 points |
| Action Memorandum | 25 points |
| Case Study | 30 points |
| Journey Podcast | 10 points |
| Discussions & Activities | 20 points |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| ≥ 93.0% | A |
| 90.0%-92.9% | A- |
| 87.0%-89.9% | B+ |
| 83.0%-86.9% | B |
| 80.0%-82.9% | B- |
| 77.0%-79.9% | C+ |
| 73.0%-76.9% | C |
| 70.0%-72.9% | C- |
| 60.0%-69.9% | D |
| <60.0% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Regular class attendance is a responsibility and a privilege of university education. It is fundamental to the orderly acquisition of knowledge. Students should recognize the advantages of regular class attendance, accept it as a personal responsibility, and apprise themselves of the consequences of poor attendance.
In an asynchronous online course, what constitutes attendance is participation in groupwork, time spent in canvas reading course materials and time spent reading and participating in the discussion board.
Student-athletes must make prior arrangements in advance for any conflicts with their schedule and due dates for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
- Galtung, Johan (2000). Conflict transformation by peaceful means (the transcend method). United Nations: https://www.transcend.org/pctrcluj2004/TRANSCEND_manual.pdf
- Matyók, T., Senehi, J. & Byrne, S. (2011). Critical Issues in Peace and Conflict Studies: Theory, Practice, and Pedagogy. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books. ISBN-13: 978-0739177143. e-book: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/uncg/detail.action?docID=767286
- Ramsbotham, O., et al. (2022). Contemporary Conflict Resolution. Cambridge, UK: Polity Press. ISBN-13: 978-0745687223 (4th Edition)
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.