INRL30290 Politics of Peace and Conflict

Academic Year 2019/2020

In an increasingly globalized world the boundaries between different violent contexts and between political violence and post-conflict situations have become increasingly blurred. This module examines the dynamics and implications of modern conflict situations by addressing the following questions: What is conflict? What underlies differing typologies of political violence and why does it take particular forms? What are the effective means of conflict resolution and the critical debates that inform them? What are the consequences of different types of political violence and what implications do these have for post-conflict?


The module introduces relevant concepts and theories of peace and conflict studies and explores the processes and dynamics of conflict resolution and peacebuilding. More specifically the module examines the origins of violent conflict, highlighting different types of conflict, the consequences, both direct and indirect of violent uprisings, and the processes of ending violent conflict.


The module is interdisciplinary and incorporates aspects of security studies, gender, human rights, international intervention and transitional justice. In order to explore the theory in relation to practice, the module uses case study analysis to illustrate the key theoretical discussions. Among others, case study examples will include, Syria, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Democratic Republic of Congo and Colombia.

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Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module students will be able to:

- Demonstrate a critical analysis of current theoretical debates and concepts in the field of peace and conflict studies.

- Understand the root causes of violent conflict.

- Demonstrate a broad understanding of direct, indirect or unseen consequences of war.

- Evaluate the key moral and political debates surrounding international interventions in conflict and post-conflict.

- Critically evaluate the relationship between conflict, post-conflict and insecurity.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Autonomous Student Learning

76
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, critical writing, small group discussions, case study analysis. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

INRL20040 International Relations or equivalent.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
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Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: 2-hr end of semester exam 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

45
Continuous Assessment: Small group discussion exercises
 Unspecified n/a Graded No

15
Essay: Essay Unspecified n/a Graded No

40

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

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Name Role
Heidi Riley Lecturer / Co-Lecturer