Learning outcomes

The objective of the module is to familiarize the student with the different approaches of peace and conflict studies, and to get know on conflict resolution processes and to the normative and gender related issues concerning peace, conflict and war.

Contents

The module examines the theories of conflict research as well as normative and gender related aspects of peace and conflict.

Teaching language

English

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Study materials

Four books from the following books:

Richmond: Transformation of Peace. Palgrave 2007.

Fierke: Diplomatic Interventions: Conflict and Change in a Globalizing World. Palgrave Macmillan 2005.

Miall &Rambotsham & Woodhouse: Contemporary Conflict Resolution. Polity Press 2004.

Bercovitch (ed.): Studies in International Mediation. Palgrave Macmillan 2003.

Richmond & Newman (eds.): The United Nations and Human Security. Palgrave Macmillan 2002.

Enloe: Maneuvers: The international politics of militarizing women's lives. University of California Press 2000.

Walzer: Arguing about War. Yale University Press 2006.

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