Conflict and Peace Building

Paper Code: 
MIR 125
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course introduces students to the field of peace and conflict studies in a global context. Students will become familiar with theoretical perspectives, real-world examples, and analytical skills. The  objectives of this course are to:

  • build an understanding of a variety of conflict situations among students in a way that they can relate to them through their lived experiences;
  •  apply various conflict analysis frameworks to assess and appreciate the complexity of various issues related to conflict and peace ;and
  • gain the understanding of the consequences of conflict and efforts to build peace.

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

MIR 125

Conflict and Peace Building

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

CO15:   bring about political and social transformations at the local, national and international levels.

CO16:   identify the causes and consequences of conflict, evaluating different points of view and framing their own.

CO17:   research questions in the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts

Approach in teaching:

Orientation of methods of conflict resolution, Case studies based on management and resolution of various conflicts in different regions,  Lectures, Classroom discussions based on real life situations and case studies 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Unit- I

Understanding Conflict: meaning, forms of Conflict

Conflict Management: methods; factors affecting conflict management

 

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Unit- II

Conflict Resolution: methods- pacific, coercive

Peace Building: concept of peace; factors, operationalization of peace

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit- III

Dimensions of Conflict: Ethno- Religious; Resource Sharing Conflicts; role of gender

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit- IV

Sites of Conflict: Local; Sub‐National; International

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Unit- V

Skills and Techniques in Conflict Responses: Negotiation; Mediation; Diplomacy; Gandhian Methods

 

Essential Readings: 

Essential Readings:

  • Ciment,J.,Hill, K.(2012).Encyclopedia of Conflicts Since World War II(vol I&II)Routledge Abingdon UK
  • Kadloor S.(2014),  Conflict Resolution and Peace Building, New Delhi: Akar Books.Goldstein, J. (2012). Winning the War on War: The Decline of Armed Conflict Worldwide. New York: Plume
  • Beswick, D. and Jackson, P. (2011). Conflict, Security and Development: An Introduction. London: Routledge
  • Swiss Agency for Development (SDC). 2005. Conflict Analysis Tool

 

References: 

Reference Books:

  • Brown, M. E., et.al, eds., (2000). Theories of War and Peace. Cambridge, Mass: The MIT Press.
  • Burton, J.(1990)  Conflict: Resolution and Prevention. London: Macmillan.
  • Lederach, J. P.(2004),  Building Peace: Sustainable Reconciliation in Divided Societies, Princeton: Princeton University Press
  • Michael, C.R.,(1981), The Structure of International Conflict, London: Macmillan
  • Wallensteen, P. (ed.),(1998) Preventing Violent Conflicts: Past Record and Future Challenges, Uppsala University: Sweden: Department of Peace and Conflict Resolution
  • Zartman, I. W. and Rasmussen, J. L. (eds.), (1997) Peacemaking in International Conflict Methods & Techniques, Washington, DC: US Institute of Peace Press,
  • Zartman W.(ed.),(1995) Elusive Peace: Negotiating an End to Civil Wars, Washington: The Brookings Institute
  • ReychlerL.andPaffenholz,T. eds., (2001)Peace‐Building: A Field Guide, Boulder: Lynne Rienner,
  • Schirch, L.(2004) The Little Book Of Strategic Peacebuilding, London: Good Books.
  • Cheldelin,S., DruckmanD.and Fast L.(eds.)(2003), Conflict: From Analysis to Intervention, London: Continuum
  • Bercovitch,J., KremenyukV.andZartman,I. (eds.)(2009), The Sage Hand Book of Conflict Resolution, London: Sage Publications
  • BarashD.andWebel, C.(2009) Peace and Conflict Studies, London: Sage Publication
  • Wallenstein,P. (2007) Understanding Conflict Resolution (2nd ed.), London: Sage Publications
  • Saunders,H. (1999) A Public Peace Process: Sustained Dialogue To Transform Racial and Ethnic Conflicts, New York: Palgrave Macmillan
  • Mason S.andSiegfried,M. (2010) Debriefing Mediators To Learn Their Experiences, Washington D.C: United States Institute Of Peace.
  • ZartmanI.and De Soto, A.(2010) Timing Mediation Initiatives, Washington D.C: United States Institute Of Peace.
  • Smith A.and Smock, D.(2010) Managing A Mediation Process, Washington D.C.: United States Institute Of Peace.
  • Burgess H.and  Burgess, G.(2010) Conducting Track II, Washington D.C: United States Institute Of Peace.
  • Stanton, G. (1998). The 8 Stages of Genocide. New Haven: Yale University Center for International and Area Studies.
  • Collier, P. et al. (2003). Breaking the Conflict Trap: Civil War and Development Policy. Washington: The World Bank

 

Academic Year: 
2020-21
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