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SVF-3024 Conflict Resolution and Conflict Transformation - 20 stp
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Type of course
The course is compulsory for Master's degree students in Peace and Conflict Transformation (MPCT).
This course can be taken as a singular course.
Course contents
Application deadline
Applicants from Nordic countries: June 1st for the autumn semester and December 1st for the spring semester.
Exchange students: October 1st for the spring semester and April 15th for the autumn semester.
Admission requirements
Objective of the course
Students who have successfully completed the course should have an in-depth conceptual understanding of diverse strategies for managing, resolving and/or transforming violent conflicts at the system, state and individual level. More specifically, they should have:
- The ability to review theories relating to managing, resolving and/or transforming violent conflicts across all levels of analysis.
- An understanding of and being able to identify the contextual relevance and challenges of mediation, peacekeeping, transitional justice, arms control and DDR.
- A grasp of the nature, goals and challenges of international law and peace education.
- The ability to explore the gender dimensions and alternative approaches to the management, resolution and transformation of violent conflicts.
Language of instruction
Teaching methods
There will be a mix of lectures and seminar discussions.
The course will be evaluated at the SSL forum (Student Staff Liaison) in the spring semester.
Assessment
Candidates will write a home examination of max. 8000 words (approx. 20 pages) within two weeks on a set of given topics.
An oral exam will also be conducted to assess the candidates' knowledge of the submitted essays and course readings. The oral exam may adjust the grade for the submitted essays.
Grading is on the scale of A to F, where F=Fail. The course is open for re-sit examination in the following semester.
Date for examination
The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.