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Conflict and Peace Building
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.
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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 |
Course Outcomes (CO)
Understanding Conflict: meaning, forms of Conflict
Conflict Management: methods; factors affecting conflict management
Conflict Resolution: methods- pacific, coercive
Peace Building: concept of peace; factors, operationalization of peace
Dimensions of Conflict: Ethno- Religious; Resource Sharing Conflicts; role of gender
Sites of Conflict: Local; Sub‐National; International
Skills and Techniques in Conflict Responses: Negotiation; Mediation; Diplomacy; Gandhian Methods
Essential Readings:
Ø Beswick, D. and Jackson, P. (2018). Conflict, Security and Development: An Introduction. London: Routledge
Ø Kadloor S.(2014), Conflict Resolution and Peace Building, New Delhi: Akar Books.
Ø Goldstein,J .S(2012) Winning the War on War: The Decline of Armed Conflict Worldwide. New York: Plume
Ø Ciment,J.,Hill, K.(2012).Encyclopedia of Conflicts Since World War II(vol I&II)Routledge Abingdon UK
Ø Swiss Agency for Development (SDC). 2005. Conflict Analysis Tool
Reference Books:
Ø BarashD.andWebel, C.(2017) Peace and Conflict Studies, London: Sage Publication
Ø Mason S.andSiegfried,M. (2012) Debriefing Mediators To Learn Their Experiences, Washington D.C: United States Institute Of Peace.
Ø Wallenstein,P. (2011) Understanding Conflict Resolution (2nd ed.), London: Sage Publications
Ø ZartmanI.and De Soto, A.(2010) Timing Mediation Initiatives, Washington D.C: United States Institute Of Peace.
Ø Smith A.and Smock, D.(2010) Managing A Mediation Process, Washington D.C.: United States Institute Of Peace.
Ø Burgess H.and Burgess, G.(2010) Conducting Track II, Washington D.C: United States Institute Of Peace.
Ø Brown, M. E., et.al, eds., (2000). Theories of War and Peace. Cambridge, Mass: The MIT Press.
E-Resources:
Ø Michael, C.R.,(1981), The Structure of International Conflict, London: Macmillan. Can be retrieved from https://libgen.is/book/index.php?md5=FC177BF2B4A0EF591034743905C357ED
Ø Beswick, D. and Jackson, P. (2011). Conflict, Security and Development: An Introduction. London: Routledge. Can be retrieved from https://libgen.is/book/index.php?md5=4F34371E79DEB30AA9028E60B4AEEBFA
Ø Brown, M. E., et.al, eds., (2000). Theories of War and Peace. Cambridge, Mass: The MIT Press.Can be retrieved from https://libgen.is/book/index.php?md5=6A39A76B92C5F42C66F73044973AFE03
Ø Wallenstein,P. (2007) Understanding Conflict Resolution (2nd ed.), London: Sage Publications.Can be retrieved from https://libgen.is/book/index.php?md5=D7D2FF01F7C3564E30D5C9B83D0F4C89
Ø Collier, P. et al. (2003). Breaking the Conflict Trap: Civil War and Development Policy. Washington: The World Bank.Can be retrieved from https://libgen.is/book/index.php?md5=6E9898AC5260CA20262E6009B89811DD
Journals
Ø Conflict Management and Peace Science
Ø Cooperation and Conflict
Ø Journal of Conflict Resolution
Ø International Studies Review
Ø Review of International Studies
