PACS6908 - Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding

Semester 2, 2012  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Wendy Rose Lambourne
Phone: +61 2 9036 9286
Email: wendy.lambourne@sydney.edu.au

Description

This unit provides an introduction to skills-building for peace practitioners in the context of deep-rooted, protracted social conflicts, Students learn how to analyse conflict situations and to assess appropriate interactive conflict resolution intervention strategies. Case studies, role plays and a simulation exercise are used to illustrate and develop skills in workshop design and facilitation of dialogue and conflict transformation.

Assessments

class presentation and group role play/simulation (50%), 1x2500wd essay (30%), 1x1500wd written report (20%)

Classes

1x3-hr seminar/week

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