law5ric resolving internatnal conflict
RESOLVING INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT
LAW5RIC
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Credit points: 20
Subject outline
In this unit, students with prior knowledge of conflict resolution explore how theory and practice might be applied to impove the management of international disputes. Theoretical contributions from cognate disciplines such as social psychology, international relations, politics and international law will be considered. Power, rights and interest based approaches to conflict will be re-visited within the international arena. Frameworks for understanding structural and direct violence will aid in further understanding international conflict and addressing terrorism. Case studies of particular conflict situation will be presented during the course and students will be able to choose an international conflict to research, analyse, map and present to the class, along with recommendations for intervention.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points20
Subject Co-ordinatorDavid Wishart
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
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Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Contemporary Conflict Resolution: The prevention, management and transformation of deadly coflicts. | Recommended | Ramsbottom,O., Woodhouse,T. and Miall,H. (2005) | CAMBRIDGE: POLITY PRESS |
| Readings | Doing Research: Methods for inquiry in conflict analysis | Recommended | Druckman,D. (2005) | THOUSAND OAKS, LONDON, NEW DELHI,: SAGE PUBLICATIONS |
| Readings | Mediation in International Relations: Multiple approaches to conflict management | Recommended | Berchovitch, J. and rubin, J.(eds)(1992) | NEW YORK: ST MARTIN'S PRESS |
| Readings | Searching for Peace in Asia Pacific: An overview of conflict prevention and peacebuilding activities. | Recommended | Heijmans,A., Simmonds,N. and vande Veen,H. (eds)(2004). | BOULDER, LONDON: LYNNE RIENER PUBLISHERS |
| Readings | The Psychology of Resolving Global Conflicts: From War to Peace | Recommended | Fitzduff,M. and Stout,C. (eds)(2006) | CONNECTICUT: PRAEGER SECURITY INTERNATIONAL |
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