PACS 405 - Conflict Transformation

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Juniata College

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Description:

(Spring; Odd Years; 3.00 Credits; I,S,CW) Course explores the possibilities for achieving justice, reconciliation, and sustainable peace in societies where protracted ethnic and political conflicts have had a devastating impact economically, politically and socially. The course examines the root causes of such conflict and their impact on political structures and human community, along with strategies for moving forward towards coexistence and reconciliation. There is a particular focus on how the practices of peace building and conflict transformation seek to mobilize people and resources to transform unjust structures and relationships. Specific attention is given to the key issues of security, identity, justice and reconciliation. Prerequisites: PACS105 or PACS110 or PACS205 or permission of the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.juniata.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 641-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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