POL 3610 - Ethno- Political Conflict

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Babson College

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4.00 credits POL3610 Ethno-Political Conflict (Advanced Liberal Arts) Students who have taken HSS2432 cannot take this course. After beginning with theories of communal identity, this class will explore the origins, dynamics, and settlement of ethno-political conflict. Cases such as Northern Ireland, former Yugoslavia, Rwanda, and Islamic communities in Europe will be used to examine the role of socio-economic factors and political institutions, conceptions of justice, and actions by international actors in determining when and why ethnic violence occurs. The course will conclude with a focus on current developments in Iraq. Prerequisites: 3 Intermediate Liberal Arts courses (LVA, CVA, HSS)

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4.00

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Institution Website:

www.babson.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 235-1200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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