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(This information is taken from the Handbook)
 

PACS6908 - Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding

Postgraduate

Department: Peace and Conflict Studies
School: School of Social and Political Sciences
Semester(s): Semester 2
Year(s) offered: 2009
Credit Points: 6
   
Co-ordinator: Dr Wendy Lambourne
 
 UoS Description: lion

This unit will provide an introduction to skills-building for peace practitioners by exploring theories of conflict resolution and their application in interpersonal, community and international peacebuilding contexts. Drawing on theorists and practitioners including Burton, Galtung and Lederach, students will learn how to analyse conflict situations and to assess appropriate intervention strategies. Case studies and role plays will be used to illustrate and develop skills in techniques such as mediation, conflict transformation and problem-solving workshops.

 UoS Learning Situations: lion

2 hours per week

 UoS Assessment: lion

Class presentation and group role play/simulation (50%) Essay (50%)

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