Peace Theory and Practice
International Development Studies · 3 hrs Lecture
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Description
This course investigates theories of peace. Theories of war and the practice of warfare have been studied a great deal; theories of peace and the practice of peace have been studied less. The course begins with attempts to define peace - a task as difficult as that of defining war and conflict-by drawing on key studies by peace research scholars like Galtung, Reardon and Elshtain. The course is conducted in a modified seminar format (half the course in large group format, the remainder utilizing small group problem-based learning).
Requisite courses
IDS-1100 or CRS-1200 or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and CRS-3910.
Cross-listed
CRS-3910(3).
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