Studying Peace and Conflict (POLS7551)
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences
School
Politic Sc & Internat Studies
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
1 Seminar hour
Incompatible
POLS1501
Assessment methods
Seminar participation, Essay
Course enquiries
Dr Sebastian Kaempf
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.
Course description
This course provides postgraduate students with no prior background in peace and conflict studies a necessary theoretical grounding in the subject. The principal purpose of this course is to introduce students to the various theoretical approaches to the study of peace and conflict studies. In particular, it focuses on the causes of war and violence, the relationship between security and development, human security, the ethical and legal restraints on war, the politics and practice of humanitarian aid, and the role of international institutions.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) | St Lucia | External | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2019 (22/07/2019 - 16/11/2019) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2018 (23/07/2018 - 17/11/2018) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |