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Archived Curricula Guide 2012–2015
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PEACE026 Conflict Studies: Strategies and Practices 5 ECTS
Organised by
MP in Peace, Mediation and Conflict Research
Person in charge
Åbo Akademi University

Learning outcomes

Learning objectives for the course include familiarization with different kinds of conflict strategies as well as awareness of one’s own preferred conflict resolution style. Through lectures and movies the student is introduced to historical and modern conflict management practices and through role-play and group discussion the student evaluates strengths and weaknesses of different conflict strategies. After completion of course student should also be able to identify social, cultural and psychological antecedents for conflict strategies and styles.

Contents

The content of the course will provide a closer examination of conflict resolution strategies and practices as well as antecedents of different strategies.

Modes of study

Option 1
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Participation in course work 
In English

Lectures, group discussions, and role-play. A written final exam as well as in-class essays are required.

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Belongs to following study modules

School of Social Sciences and Humanities
2012–2013
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
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School of Social Sciences and Humanities