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Curricular information is subject to change
The broad goal of this course is to provide students with the key notions and approaches on peace, conflict and justice.
Learning outcomes for this module aspire to the following goals:
• Understanding the main concepts used to address linkages between peace, conflict and justice in post-conflict settings
• Being able to identify and differentiate between the main sociological explanations in relation to peace, conflict and justice as opposed to explanations posed by activists, lawyers, practitioners or policymakers
• Being able to apply studied concepts to a variety of contemporary arenas
• Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of concepts and the agendas behind them and being able to engage with them critically
• Developing an awareness of global concerns
Expectations
I would like to create an open atmosphere of discussion, dialogue, and questioning. I want to move away from what is known as the “banking concept” of education in which I make “deposits” that you receive, memorize, and repeat. This requires the following:
• Don’t fall prey to the temptation to let me do all the explaining. Education is enhanced through active engagement. Bring your insights, ideas, questions, and thoughts to class.
• Your participation is dependent on your familiarity with, and thoughts on, the readings. By enrolling in this course, you and I enter into a social contract; I come to class prepared and I anticipate that you will as well.
• I expect that each person’s opinions and views will be respected (whether or not you agree). Try to remain open to perspectives and ideas you may not have considered before.
Violence
Conflict Theories
War
Ethnic Cleansing and Genocide
Liberal Peace
Retributive and Restorative Justice
Transitional Justice
Peace-building and Reconciliation
Memory and Commemoration
Cosmopolitan Memory
Standardization of Memory
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 22 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 103 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Multiple Choice Questionnaire (Short): Short multiple choice quiz (five questions, each question 2 points) based on class presentation and readings. The quiz must be submitted via Brightspace between Feb 28 to Mar 4. |
Week 7 | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
Essay: Final Essay, 2000 words | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | No | 70 |
Multiple Choice Questionnaire (Short): Short multiple choice quiz (five questions, each question 2 points) based on class presentation and readings. The quiz must be submitted via Brightspace between Apr. 4 and Apr.8 |
Week 10 | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
Multiple Choice Questionnaire (Short): Short multiple choice quiz (five questions, each question 2 points) based on class presentation and readings. The quiz must be submitted via Brightspace between Feb 7 and Feb 11. |
Week 4 | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Feedback will be provided on assessed coursework as individual comments published in the VLE, in group sessions at lectures/seminars, and/or in person during office hours as appropriate.
Name | Role |
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Dr Lea David | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21 | Mon 12:00 - 13:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 23, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32 | Mon 12:00 - 13:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 24 | Mon 12:00 - 13:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 33 | Mon 12:00 - 13:50 |