At the end of this course, the students; 1) learn why conflicts occur. 2) learn how to prevent conflicts. 3) learn conflict resolution methods.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
COURSE DEFINITION
This course introduces the interdisciplinary study of conflict analysis and resolution. We will examine how and why conflict occurs in human society, and what we can do to mitigate its destructive aspects. The course includes an overview of the field including the central approaches to analyzing conflict, an extended case study of a conflict, an examination of several forms of intervention, and finally a consideration of new directions in conflict studies. We will highlight the societal, structural, and cultural factors that play a part in conflict and its resolution. At the end of the course, you should be able to analyze a conflict, to appreciate the contextual factors that influence conflict, to know the major conflict resolution techniques, and to understand the complexities of the most pressing contemporary conflicts.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction
2nd Week
What is Conflict?
3rd Week
The Roots and Sources of Conflict-I
4th Week
Strategies and Types of Conflict
5th Week
The Roots and Sources of Conflict-I
6th Week
Conflict Strategies and Tactics and Conflict Analysis- Mapping out of the COnflicts; Interpersonal Conflicts
7th Week
Conflict Analysis: Mapping out the Conflicts; International Conflicts
8th Week
Midterm Exam
9th Week
Conflict Process: Rise
10th Week
Conflict Process: Rise and Fall
11th Week
Conflict Resolution: Mediation
12th Week
Conflict Resolution: Negotiation, Resolution and Management of Conflict
13th Week
Transformation of Conflict: Third Party Intervention, Peacebuilding
14th Week
Conflict Resolution after 9/11. Review Session
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Rubin, Pruitt and Kim. 1994. Social Conflict: Escalation, Stalemate, and Settlement, New York: McGraw and Hill Inc. Jeong, Ho-Won. Peace and Conflict Studies: An Introduction. Ashgate Publishing Ltd., Hants, UK, 2000. 'Concepts of Peace and Violence', 19-30. Burton, John, "Conflict Resolution: Towards Problem Solving", Peace and Conflict Studies, 4:2, December 1997, http://www.gmu.edu/academics/pcs/burton.html Smith, D. (2005) Trends and Causes of Armed Conflict in Berghof Handbook for Conflict Transformation http://www.berghof-handbook.net/articles/smith_handbook.pdf Sandole, Dennis J.D., 1993. "Paradigm, theories, and metaphors in conflict and Conflict Resolution", in Dennis J.D. and Hugo van der Merwe eds., Conflict Resolution Theory and Practice: Integration and Application, Manchester University Press, New York, 1993. 3-24. Wehr's and Hocker and Wilmot Conflict Map-http://spot.colorado.edu/~wehr/40GD1.HTM Sandole, Dennis. "A Compherensive Mapping of Conflict and Conflict Resolution: A Three Pillar Approach", Peace and Conflict Studies, http://www.gmu.edu/academic/pcs/sandole.htm Ozcelik, Sezai. The Cyprus Conflict And Psychoanalytical Analysis: Psychological, Historical And Political Barriers Dougherty, James E. and Robert L. Pfaltzgraff, Jr., Contending Theories of International Relations, 261-293 (ch.7). Schellenberg, James A. Conflict Resolution: Theory, Research, and Practice, State University of New York Press, 'Negotiation Bargaining', 135-154. Fisher, Ronald J. 1997, Interactive Conflict Resolution, Syracuse University Press, 'A Contingency Approach to Third Party Intervention', 163-184. Fisher, R. (2005). Methods of Third Party Intervention in Berghof Handbook for Conflict Transformation http://www.berghof-handbook.net/uploads/download/fisher_hb.pdf Hawk, Gary W. 'Transcending Transgression: Forgiveness and Reconciliation", in Wilmot, William and Joyce Hocker, Interpersonal Conflict, 6th ed., , McGraw Hill, NY, 2001. 293-317. Clements, Kevin (2005). Towards Conflict Transformation and a Just Peace, http://www.berghof-handbook.net/uploads/download/clements_handbook.pdf Miall, Hugh, Conflict Transformation: A Multi-Dimensional Task (2004). In Berghof Handbook for Conflict Transformation http://www.berghof-handbook.net/uploads/download/miall_handbook.pdf
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
25
Assignment
1
15
Attendance
1
10
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
50
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
2
28
Preparation for Final exam
1
40
40
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
30
30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1
1
Homework
1
8
8
Total Workload
150
Total Workload / 30
5
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)