PLCR 519 - Ethnic Conflct:Polit & Policy

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

PLCR - Center Soc & Pub Policy

Description:

Ethnic conflict threatens political stability in countries around the world. From Iraq to Bolivia, from Spain to Indonesia, conflicts have erupted over a wide variety of "ethnic" issues in recent years. Yet despite it ubiquity, ethnic politics remains poorly understood: Why do people identify with ethnic groups? Why does ethnic identity sometimes lead to private ritual, sometimes to peaceful mobilization through mass movements or political parties, and sometimes to violent contlict, pogroms, and genocide? Most pressingly, are there solutions to ethnic conflict, particularly in deeply-divided, violence-ridden countries? This course gives an overview of current theories of ethnic politics, covering ethnic identity formation, ethnic mobilization, and conflict reduction measures. While focusing on ethnic groups in the developing world, the course includes significant attention to the broader commonalities of ethnic politics and includes readings on ethnic politics in the developed world.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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