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.

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.