pol2ime war and peace introduction to conflicts and conflict resolution
WAR AND PEACE: INTRODUCTION TO CONFLICTS AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION
POL2IME
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In our increasingly globalised world, war, particularly within states, is a paramount challenge to international security, stability, and the realisation of human rights and development. Conflict resolution, through both official and non-official channels, has been used to respond to conflicts both between and within states, and the approaches to and methods of conflict resolution vary greatly in both their practice and outcomes. In this subject we examine how and when violent conflict occurs, using case studies from across Africa, the Middle East, Central& Eastern Europe and the Asia-Pacific. We explore the main approaches to conflict resolution and peacebuilding and how they function in the context of international law and international relations. Students will learn how to conduct a conflict assessment, and analyse the regional, international, economic and other dimensions of wars, as well as the effectiveness of the varied approaches to conflict resolution used in each case.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJasmine Westendorf
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
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Capstone subjectNo
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Prerequisites 15 credit points of any first year Politics subject and 15 credit points of any Humanities and Social Sciences subject, or subject coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsPOL3IME
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Learning resources
Contemporary Conflict Resolution
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorRamsbotham, Woodhouse and Miall
Year2011
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PublisherCAMBRIDGE
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Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Summer 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJasmine Westendorf
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 6 - 7
Six 7.50 hours block mode other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 7 and delivered via blended.
2 x 3 hour seminars will be held over the course of each day of teaching. Classes will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays during the 2 weeks of teaching.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word essay | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Group exercise (equivalent to 600 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| One take-home examination (equivalent to 1200 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Weekly online exercises | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |