INT634 - CONFLICT RESOLUTION
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONFLICT RESOLUTION | INT634 | 2nd Semester | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| Prequisites | NONE | |||||
| Course language | English | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Discussion Other: searching library and internet sources, using audio-visual media sources, preparing a term paper | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Havva Kok-Arslan | |||||
| Course objective | This class aims to teach and apply theoretical knowledge and methods of conflict transformation in a wide range of concepts, ideas, approaches and perspectives. Training in practical skills will be emphasized, and the practitioner should be prepared for fieldwork by the end of the course. | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
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| Course Content | Conflict transformation skills includes the various disciplines and processes by which conflicts are transformed into peaceful outcomes. This class applies the theories and practices of conflict transformation models that transform relationships, as well as those of contemporary conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation processes that seek to move conflict parties away from zero-sum positions to positive outcomes (often with the help of third party actors). | |||||
| References | Porter, Thomas W. The Spirit and Art of Conflict Transformation. 2010. ISBN 978-0-8358-1026-5 Brandon, Mieke, Robertson, Leigh. Conflict and Dispute Resolution. A Guide for Practice. 2007. ISBN 9780195558425 | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction |
| Week 2 | Understanding What Creates Conflict |
| Week 3 | Conflict As Catastrophe, or Catalyst for Transformational Change? |
| Week 4 | Processes for Handling Conflict and their Applications |
| Week 5 | Learning Relational Skills |
| Week 6 | Becoming Peacebuilders |
| Week 7 | Midterm exam |
| Week 8 | Meeting Needs: Interest-based Mediation |
| Week 9 | Addressing Harm: Restorative Justice |
| Week 10 | Processes for Dispute Resolution |
| Week 11 | Collaborative problem-solving and negotiation |
| Week 12 | Skills and Techniques |
| Week 13 | Challenges for Practice |
| Week 14 | Practice Considerations: Reflecting In and On Practice |
| Week 15 | Study Week |
| Week 16 | Final exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 14 | 20 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 1 | 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | 10 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 |
| Final exam | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 0 | 50 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 0 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework assignment | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Total Workload | 32 | 76 | 180 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. Defines international security, political, social and economic issues in their historical and legal aspects, with an interdisciplinary approach. | X | ||||
| 2. Tells theoretical and applied knowledge of International Relations discipline in depth. | X | ||||
| 3. Interprets main international issues and developments with an interdisciplinary approach. | X | ||||
| 4. Uses the most suitable research methods in defining and analyzing international issues, and develops independent analyses. | X | ||||
| 5. Follows scientific literature and sources in the field of International Relations. | X | ||||
| 6. Develops strategy and policy proposals regarding international issues by relying on theoretical approaches and research. | X | ||||
| 7. Develops new approaches regarding global and regional issues from a perspective of International Relations theories. | X | ||||
| 8. In order to address issues of international relations can take responsibility as an individual or as a team member. | X | ||||
| 9. Can assess critically with an interdisciplinary approach information gathered regarding international relations. | X | ||||
| 10. Behaves in accordance with ethic values during processes of gathering information, conducting and publishing a research. | X | ||||
| 11. Effectively channels his/her views on international relations and research and analyses with public and authorities in written, oral and visually. | X | ||||
| 12. Supports social and cultural rights, acquires insight of social justice. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest