96-5.23 The Causes of War and Causes of Peace

Course offering details

Instructors: Dr. Neil Renic

Event type: Practical course/lab

Displayed in timetable as: 96-5.23

Credits: 2,0

Language of instruction: English

Min. | Max. participants: 6 | 20

Waiting list:

Waiting list quota:  20%

More information:
This course is open to all students of the Master's programme "Peace and Security Studies" (regardless of whether they are enrolled in the one-year or two-year version).
The course is also open to students of other degree programmes. The prerequisite for participation in the course is attendance at the first session. In case of non-attendance, the place will be forfeited and will be made available for latecomers.

Comments/contents:
The course focuses on the causes of war and violence, ethnic conflict and genocide. It furthermore engages with mechanisms to manage and resolve protracted conflict and human suffering, including non-violent resistance, and peace operations.

Learning objectives:
- Explore the diverse causes of violence and armed conflict, at the individual, national, and international level.

- Engage the numerous factors that incenvitise and sustain collective violence in its multiple forms: including inter-and intra state war, ethnic conflict, and genocide.

- Analyse the causes of peace, both individual and institutional. Recognise the numerous tools that exist to mitigate and ameliorate violent hostilities.

Literature:
1. David Barash. 2000. "Approaches to Peace". pp 5-65 (I'll email a pdf)

Appointments
Date From To Room Instructors
1 Fri, 11. Nov. 2022 09:00 17:00 IFSH R. 2/16 Dr. Neil Renic
2 Sat, 12. Nov. 2022 09:00 17:00 IFSH R. 2/16 Dr. Neil Renic
Course specific exams
Description Date Instructors Mandatory
1. Completed coursework No Date Yes
Class session overview
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Instructors
Dr. Neil Renic