POLS322 Global Peace and Conflict

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 6. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code POLS322
Name Global Peace and Conflict
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 6. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. MARELLA BODUR ÜN
Course Instructor
1


Course Goal / Objective

This course aims to provide an introduction to the main theoretical frameworks used in the field of peace and conflict studies in relation to contemporary international politics.

Course Content

This course covers following topics: i) Theoretical explanations of violence, conflict and peace, ii) Post-conflict peacebuilding processes, iii) Alternatives to the use of force and violence in the international system.

Course Precondition

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Resources

Bercovitch, Jacob & Jackson, Richard (2020). Yirmi Birinci Yüzyılda Çatışma Çözümü - İlkeler, Yöntemler ve Yaklaşımlar. Adres Yayınları.

Notes

Sjoberg, Laura (2015). Toplumsal Cinsiyet, Savaş ve Çatışma. Altın Bilek Yayınları.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Analyze the main theories and approaches in the field of peace and conflict research
LO02 Critically examine the contemporary debates on peace and conflict
LO03 Develop theoretically and empirically based arguments
LO04 Examine the processes and key dynamics of conflict, including its origins, escalation, cessation and transformation
LO05 Examine non-violent peace processes


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. 5
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 4
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 3
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 5
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 5
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develops critical thinking skills. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 General Introduction Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Key Concepts 1: Violence Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
3 Key Concepts 2: Conflict Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 Key Concepts 3: Peace Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
5 Sources and Escalation of Conflict Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
6 Conflict Prevention and Mitigation Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
7 Controlling Conflict vs. Ending Conflict Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Post-conflict Peacebuilding Processes: Negotiation, Mediation and Dialogue Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
10 Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Intervention Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
11 Comparative Peace Processes Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
12 Post-liberal Peace Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
13 Feminism and Peace Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
14 Decolonial Peace Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
15 Nonviolent Peace and Social Movements Bercovitch & Jackson (2020). Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 40 40
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload (Hour) 126
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,04
ECTS 5 ECTS

Update Time: 13.05.2024 11:28