PS 357 Peace Building
Today, when the global threat of terrorism painfully underscores the global interdependence of people, countries and cultures, there are questions to ask beyond, "Why do they hate us?" Why are conflicts - from personal and family feuds to war and terrorism - a seeming constant throughout history? What did the great thinkers of the past think about the causes of conflict and the means of conflict resolution? What forms of conflict resolution and peace building exist today? This course is an interactive seminar divided into two parts. The first part goes through some of the main theories and techniques of conflict interpretation and conflict resolution. The second part of the course applies principles learned in the first part to case study exercises.
Prerequisite
EN 110 or
EN 111 and
EN 112, both at a grade of "C" or above, or consent of instructor.
Offered
Spring