ISSSV4854 – Peace Research
Course description
Course content
The course provides a general introduction to this interdisciplinary field with an empirical focus. This is combined with more detailed study of selected areas and themes. Major topics are conflict resolution, causes of armed conflicts, issues of gender, identity and human rights, humanitarian intervention, peace keeping and peace building efforts. The conflict resolution segment builds on lectures on specific peace processes and negotiations, and also the ethical dilemmas of attempting to intervene in conflicts.
The content varies from year to year according to current conflict areas and/or the special expertise of the course leader(s).
Learning outcome
Peace Research aims at understanding conflict in order to help resolve it. To provide insight into and make students aware of the major conceptual and methodological issues within the discipline.
Admission
If you would like to take this course, you must apply directly to the International Summer School.
Only students admitted to the course may take part in instruction.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
A completed Bachelor’s degree or a period of study comparable with a Norwegian Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution. Minimum academic requirements.
Applicants should have a related degree in social sciences, humanities, law and/or peace an conflict studies studies.
Recommended previous knowledge
Documented personal or professional experience in the areas of peace research and/or conflict resolution and peacebuilding may also qualify applicants even though their academic background does not match the course profile.
Teaching
The course consists of 26 lectures, 3 hours daily, Monday to Friday, for six weeks. Classroom sessions include lectures, group work, presentations and discussions. A visit to the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) is included.
Active participation throughout the course is expected of the students, and attendance during realtime lectures, seminars and discussions is required. The parts of the course based on recorded materials can be accessed by the students at any time. Students must attend a minimum of 75% of the lectures in order to take the final exam.
Examination
The course includes preparatory activities and a final written exam. Preparatory activities tentatively include attendance, active class participation, group work, and a presentation, and will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. The final written exam lasts for 4 hours and counts for 100% of the total grade.
Only candidates who passed the preparatory activities are permitted to take the final exam.
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