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Conflict Resolution

Sorry for the mess! This page and this course are under construction. Site last updated 02 July, 2001

This page contains:

• Information on how the course is assessed
• End-of-unit assignments
• Final essay guidelines (when available)

If you would be interested in taking this course or if you want more information on Distance Learning opportunities at the Department of Peace Studies, please email the Distance Learning Development Team.

How the course is assessed:

The course contains six major units; each followed by a couple of questions. After completing the reading in each unit, students will respond to one of questions in a brief paragraph of 200-300 words and send that to the instructor by email or fax. The units and case studies also contain "discussion points," which students are encouraged to discuss in the class newsgroup. The instructor will provide detailed feedback on student work and is available via email for questions.

The final evaluation will consist of a short essay, at least 1000 words, in which each student will evaluate a conflict intervention of his/her choice, possibly one in which the student has been involved. Students are encouraged to relate their own experience to the course content in this essay. 

Don't panic if English is not your first language: while you should be able to write clearly in English in order to take this course, we have extensive experience with foreign students and will make suggestions for improvement as well as allowances for mistakes.

Unit 1 Assignment:

Answer ONE of the following questions in approximately 300 words

1. Discuss the differences between the settlement approach and the resolution approach to conflict.
2. Using an example, discuss the relationship between attitudes, behaviours and structures in a conflict situation.
3. Discuss the difficulties of resolving a conflict between parties who possess unequal power.

Unit 2 Assignment:

Answer ONE of the following questions in approximately 300 words

1. Discuss the differences between Kenneth Boulding´s `threat power,´ `exchange power´ and 'integrative power.'
2. Describe the core contribution to conflict resolution made by either Elise Boulding or Adam Curle.
3. Define the problem-solving approach to conflict resolution and describe a few of its possible strengths and weaknesses.

Unit 3 Assignment:

Answer ONE of the following questions in approximately 300 words

• Why is it important to understand our own cultural assumptions regarding conflict and conflict resolution when acting as a third party in a conflict situation?
• Why is it important to engage a broad spectrum of societal groups in a peacebuilding process?

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