Undergraduate Course: Transforming Conflict (THET10047)
Course Outline
| School | School of Divinity |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Theology and Ethics |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | An introduction to the principles and practices of conflict transformation and peacebuilding which focuses on the dynamics and stages of conflict and practical approaches to transforming it. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
|
Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should have at least 3 Divinity/Religious Studies courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course, a student will:
1) be able to demonstrate understanding of some of the key dimensions of Conflict transformation, including the definition and dynamics of conflict and approaches to transforming it;
(2) have engaged critically with primary sources on conflict, peacebuilding, conflict transformation, dialogue and mediation;
(3) be able to demonstrate the ability to develop and deliver a presentation for a seminar;
(4) have participated in constructive discussion and debate with other seminar members in a respectful manner.
|
Assessment Information
10% on seminar presentation and participation in weekly seminars;
30% a 2000 word essay;
60% examination.
|
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords | TrC |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Cecelia Clegg
Tel: (0131 6)50 8943
Email: |
Course secretary | Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
Email: |
|
|
University Homepage