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6.00 Credits
Credits: 6 In-depth field study of ongoing conflict situations, and design and delivery of intervention processes to manage or resolve conflicts. Prerequisites CONF 501 or 801, and 713 Notes Two semesters, 3 credits per semester. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 1 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 5
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Credits: 1-6 Students are expected to mesh theory and practice through observation and experience. Includes comprehensive report analyzing experiences. Prerequisites 21 credits, including CONF 713 Notes Under direction of internship coordinator, students spend at least 160 hours on project involving study, resolution of conflict for each 3-credit internship. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 0 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 1-6
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3.00 Credits
Credits: 3 Topics vary; they are announced each academic year. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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6.00 Credits
Credits: 1-3 Independent reading at master's level on specific topic related to conflict analysis and resolution, as agreed to by student and faculty member. Notes May be repeated up to 6 credits. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 0 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 1-3
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3.00 Credits
Credits: 3 Explores theories that define and explain social harmony and cooperation. Examines social institutions that manage and mediate conflict at all levels. Draws from major social science theorists from a variety of disciplines. Prerequisites CONF 501 or 801; CONF 601 recommended but not required Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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3.00 Credits
Credits: 3 Examines diverse meanings of peace, conflict, and violence, and then reviews different issues relevant to understanding peace and conflict, including the sources of war, poverty and economic disparities, and ecological degradation. Other topics to be covered are peace keeping, peace building, sustainable development, ecological preservation, nonviolence, and peace movements. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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3.00 Credits
Credits: 3 Provides framework for integrating theory and practice in conflict resolution. Reviews types of practice and theories of intervention and change, discusses analytic process of assessment and diagnosis before intervention. Considers how research can be incorporated into practice and how thoughtful practice generates research questions. Includes methods of program evaluation and action research. Students encouraged to identify, develop their own theories. Prerequisites CONF 501, 601, 713 Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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3.00 Credits
Credits: 3 Explores complex interrelations of social identity and postmodern conflicts in society. Emphasizes the role of identity in processes of conflict resolution and transformation. Critical rethinking of ethnic, national, and religious identities as both generators and outcomes of conflict are an important part of the course. Extends knowledge on structure and dynamics of identity-based conflicts and develops a framework for their resolution. Course includes lectures, simulations, and case studies. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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3.00 Credits
Credits: 3 Considers various theories, causes, and conditions of violence, and applies them to variety of cases: family abuse, religious and ethnic violence, terrorism, revolution, and warfare. Applies insights from study of initiation, escalation, management, resolution, and prevention of violence to theories about resolving deeprooted conflicts. Prerequisites CONF 501 or 801 Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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3.00 Credits
Credits: 3 Introduces students to study design, data collection, and measurement. Teaches students how to identify research problems, and formulate research questions and hypotheses. Exposes students to various design strategies and provides a working knowledge of indicator construction, validity threats, and sampling techniques. Reviews a variety of approaches as exemplified by such topics as the experimental method, survey methodology, longitudinal/panel data/pooled data studies, and game theoretical approaches. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the relationship between theoretical and substantive questions; the methodology employed and the analytical strategies that are utilized. Focuses on developing the conceptual tools necessary to design and assess empirical research studies, and the technical and basic computer skills necessary to conduct statistical research. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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