SVF-3024 Conflict Resolution and Conflict Transformation - 20 stp

The course is compulsory for Master's degree students in Peace and Conflict Transformation (MPCT).

This course can be taken as a singular course.

Applicants from countries within EU/EEA: June 1st for the autumn semester and December 1st for the spring semester.

Exchange students and Fulbright students: October 15th for the spring semester and April 15th for the autumn semester.

Students, who are not registered for the Master`s Degree Programme in Peace and Conflict Transformation (MPCT), must have a Bachelor`s degree in Humanities or Social Sciences. An average grade equivalent to C or better in the Norwegian grading system is required.

Application code: 9371

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.

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.

The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.