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PACS6931: Conflict Resolution: Theory and Practice

2023 unit information

This unit of study introduces students to the theory and practice of conflict analysis and resolution. Students will gain an understanding of conflict resolution and transformation principles and interactive conflict resolution methods designed to address protracted, deep-rooted social conflicts. Students will learn skills that can be applied across the spectrum of conflict types from interpersonal and community, to inter-ethnic and international.

Unit details and rules

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Arts and Social Sciences

Study level Postgraduate
Academic unit Sociology and Criminology
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. understand conflict and its dynamics, types and categories
  • LO2. understand theories of conflict and its resolution
  • LO3. apply conflict mapping and other techniques to analyse conflict situations and identify appropriate conflict resolution strategies
  • LO4. demonstrate skills in conflict resolution and collaborative problem solving appropriate for conducting interventions such as mediation, conflict transformation, dialogue and interactive conflict resolution
  • LO5. demonstrate knowledge and skills in the design, facilitation and evaluation of interactive conflict resolution interventions in the context of deep-rooted, protracted social conflicts
  • LO6. exhibit gender and cultural sensitivity and inclusiveness in the analysis, design and conduct of conflict resolution interventions.

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Intensive October 2020
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive October 2021
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive October 2021
Block mode Remote
Intensive October 2021
Online Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive October 2022
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive October 2022
Block mode Remote
Intensive October 2022
Online Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2b 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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