Conflict and Peace Building

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

The  objectives of this course are to:

  1. build an understanding of a variety of conflict situations among students in a way that they can relate to them through their lived experiences;
  2.  apply various conflict analysis frameworks to assess and appreciate the complexity of various issues related to conflict and peace ;and
  3. 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

Course Code

Course 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 -1

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: 
  • Beswick, D. and Jackson, P. (2018). Conflict, Security and Development: An Introduction. London: Routledge
  • Kadloor S.(2014),  Conflict Resolution and Peace Building, New Delhi: Akar Books.
  • Goldstein,J .S(2012) Winning the War on War: The Decline of Armed Conflict Worldwide. New York: Plume
  • Ciment,J.,Hill, K.(2012).Encyclopedia of Conflicts Since World War II(vol I&II)Routledge Abingdon UK
  • Swiss Agency for Development (SDC). 2005. Conflict Analysis Tool
References: 

Reference Books:

  • BarashD.andWebel, C.(2017) Peace and Conflict Studies, London: Sage Publication
  • Mason S.andSiegfried,M. (2012) Debriefing Mediators To Learn Their Experiences, Washington D.C: United States Institute Of Peace.
  • Wallenstein,P. (2011) Understanding Conflict Resolution (2nd ed.), London: Sage Publications
  • 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.
  • Brown, M. E., et.al, eds., (2000). Theories of War and Peace. Cambridge, Mass: The MIT Press.

E-Resources:

 

Journals

  • Conflict Management and Peace Science
  • Cooperation and Conflict
  • Journal of Conflict Resolution
  • International Studies Review
  • Review of International Studies

 

 

Academic Year: 
2022-23
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