At the end of this course, the students; 1) Have knowledge about the theoretical approches on peace and conflict processes;
2) Grasp the traditional and new theoretical approaches in a comparative way;
3) Have knowledge about the actors and factors that have impact on peace processes;
4) Gain ability to comparatively analyze different peace processes.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
No recommended optional program components.
COURSE DEFINITION
This course covers the theoretical and analytical perceptions regarding different conflicts and conflict resolution mechanisms as well as post-settlement peace processes. In line with this, the course evaluates post-conflict peace processes in different regions, and the ways of peacebuilding initiatives to enable sustainable peace in a comparative manner. The relationship between peace processes and different actors (i.e. Civil Society Organizations, women, youth, diaspora, media) as well as concepts (religion, reconciliation, transitional justice) will be analysed. Several case studies such as Nagorno-Karabakh, Colombia, Turkey, Northern Ireland and Cyprus will be analysed throughout the course to enable students to make the connection between theory and practice.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
General Introduction
2nd Week
Peace Processes: Main Concepts and Debates
3rd Week
Understanding and Managing Peace Processes
4th Week
The Role of Power Distrubition and International Actors in the Peace Process
5th Week
The Role of Media, Civil Society and Religion in the Peace Process
6th Week
Peacebuilding Actors-I: Diaspora
7th Week
Peacebuilding Actors-II: Women and Youth
8th Week
The Role of Inclusive Approaches in Peace and Transition Periods
9th Week
Case Study-I: Israel-Palestine
10th Week
Case Study-II: Colombia
11th Week
Case Study-III: South Africa
12th Week
Case Study-IV: Northern Ireland
13th Week
Case Study-V: Cyprus
14th Week
General Overview
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Required Reading
Alpaslan Özerdem ve Roger MacGinty (2019) Comparing Peace Processes, London: Routledge.
Ayşe Betül Çelik () Dünyada ve Türkiye'de Barış Süreçleri, İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
John Darby ve Roger MacGinty (2000) The Management of Peace Processes, New York: Palgrave MacMillan.
Altiok, A. et al. (2020) "Youth, peace, and security," in Hampson, F. O., Özerdem, A. and Kent, J. (eds.) Routledge Handbook of Peace, Security and Development. London: Routledge, pp. 428-443.
Mac Ginty, R. (2014) "Everyday Peace: Bottom-up and Local Agency in Conflict-affected Societies," Security Dialogue, 45(6), pp. 548-564.
Mac Ginty, R. & Richmond, O. P. (2013) "The Local Turn in Peace Building: A Critical Agenda for Peace," Third World Quarterly, 34:5, pp. 763-783.
Demetriou, O. and Hadjipavlou, M. (2018) "The Impact of Women's Activism on the Peace Negotiations in Cyprus,"Nationalism and Ethnic Politics, 24(1), pp. 50-65.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Assignment
4
60
Attendance
1
20
Presentation of Book
1
20
Total(%)
80
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
80
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
20
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
1
60
60
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
4
50
200
Total Workload
302
Total Workload / 30
10,06
ECTS Credits of the Course
10
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)