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ARCH41030

Academic Year 2024/2025

Conflict Resolution & Heritage (ARCH41030)

Subject:
Archaeology
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Archaeology
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Claire Cave
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

The course comprises of lectures and skills training which are centred upon the conceptual basis of conflict theory, mediation and approaches to conflict resolution. The course is aimed at students who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding in the fields of contested heritage, conflict analysis, mediation and the role of heritage in conflict resolution processes. The lectures are structured around theoretical presentations and skills development with a particular focus on heritage and conflict resolution.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:
1) Demonstrate their understanding of peace and conflict theory.
2) Demonstrate their conceptual and practical understanding of the theory of conflict analysis and how it can be used positively in forums where stakeholders have conflicting interests.
3) Develop a critical understanding of the relationship between heritage and armed conflict.
4) Deepen their knowledge of approaches to heritage and conflict resolution at the international level.
5) Identify how the process of mediation and acquired skills can address conflict and heritage disputes.
6) Assess how a mediation process can contribute to resolving complex, multi-party disputes.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

12
Small Group

18
Field Trip/External Visits

40
Specified Learning Activities

50
Autonomous Student Learning

142
Total

262

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
lectures, discussion, role play,

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Primary degree


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Conflict Resol & Cosv (ZOOL40240)


 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered

Not yet recorded.

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Your feedback is provided in written form using rubrics - feedback also contains feed forward details - this will help you think about how you could improve your approach in future assignments.

Name Role
Mr Yaser Alashqar Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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