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PACS6922 - Peaceful Conflict Transformation

Postgraduate

Department: Peace and Conflict Studies
School: School of Social and Political Sciences
Semester(s): Semester 1b , Semester 2b
Year(s) offered: 2009
Credit Points: 6
   
Co-ordinator: Johan Galtung
 
 UoS Description: lion

A critical introduction to the TRANSCEND method of analysing conflicts and identifying means for peaceful transformation, also known as Diagnosis-Prognosis Therapy. The application of these principles is considered: to micro-conflicts, within and between individuals; meso-conflicts, within societies; macro-conflicts, among states and nations; and mega-conflicts, among regions and civilizations. There will be an examination of 'deep culture' and 'deep structure' the underlying dynamics which predispose societies, states, nations and regions to particular forms of response to conflict issues.

 UoS Learning Situations: lion

Online delivery intensive during the periods 20 April - 7 June 2009 OR 7 September - 1 November 2009

 UoS Assessment: lion

Online discussions, group research and online presentations; individual research essay (5000-6000 words total equiv)

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