Learning outcomes
The student will be able to describe, identify and analyse theoretical and philosophical questions relevant to peace and conflict studies. The student will be familiar with the most important research traditions in peace and conflict studies.
Contents
1) Selection of relevant literature focusing on research traditions in peace and conflict studies (5 ects)
Charles Webel & Johan Galtung (Eds.): Handbook of Peace and Conflict Studies. Routledege 2007. 423 p.
Peter Wallensteen: Peace Research - Theory and Practice. Routledge 2011. 278 p.
David Corteight: Peace: A History of Movements and Ideas. Cambridge University Press
2) Specialization on methodological and philosophical questions relevant to student’s thesis. (5 ectsI
- Thematic seminars or reading circles
- Relevant courses organized in the University of Tampere
- Visiting lectures at the University of Tampere
- Courses taken from Åbo Akademi University, Vaasa
- Selected literature
Modes of study
- Degree Programme Students
- Other Students
- Open University Students
- Doctoral Students
- Exchange Students
- Degree Programme Students
- Other Students
- Open University Students
- Doctoral Students
- Exchange Students
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.Belongs to following study modules
2014–2015