COURSE UNIT TITLE

: INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
UIR 4108 INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5

Offered By

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (UOLP-SUNY ALBANY)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ILKIM ÖZDIKMENLI ÇELIKOĞLU

Offered to

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (UOLP-SUNY ALBANY)

Course Objective

The primary objective of the course is to introduce the students an extensive literature on the causes of war and post-war peace building efforts. Survey of theoretical approaches to problems of conflict, together with concepts such as stability, change and order, techniques of conflict management and possible means of conflict resolution will be amongst the major topics covered.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To define the concept of conflict
2   To outline the resolution of conflicts between international and intra-national actors
3   To comprehend the complexities in conflict resolution
4   To delineate humanitarian intervention, peace keeping, international mediation and post-conflict processes
5   To be able to analyze conflict resolution cases through the preparation of a term paper
6   To acquire increased awareness in using academic research in order to develop academic communication

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction -
2 Understanding Conflict Resolution / Armed Conflicts and Peace Agreements Wallensteen, pp. 3-12, 13-31
3 Approaching Conflict Resolution Wallensteen, pp.33-60
4 Analyzing Conflict Resolution Wallensteen, pp.61-86
5 The Resolution of Conflicts Between States Wallensteen, pp.87-130
6 Conflict Resolution in Civil Wars Wallensteen, pp. 131-162
7 Conflict Resolution in State Formation Conflicts Wallensteen, pp. 163-202
8 Conflict Complexes and Conflict Resolution Wallensteen, pp. 203-230
9 The UN in Conflict Resolution Wallensteen pp. 231-262
10 International Communities in Conflict Resolution Wallensteen pp. 263-296
11 Documentary
12 Documentary

Recomended or Required Reading

Peter Wallensteen, Understanding Conflict Resolution: War, Peace and the Global System, SAGE Publications, London, 2002.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Case study
Class discussions

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MT Midterm
2 PRS Presentation
3 FN Final
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MT * 0.40 + PRS * 0.20 + FN * 0.40
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MT * 0.40 + PRS * 0.20 + RST * 0.40


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will define the concept of conflict, outline the resolution of conflicts between international and intra-national actors, comprehend the complexities in conflict resolution and delineate humanitarian intervention, peace keeping, international mediation and post-conflict processes.
2. The learner will conduct a case study that reflects the theoretical and empirical knowledge in the field and present this study effectively.
3. The learner will offer consistent and aforethought participations, which demonstrate knowledge and understanding of course reading.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70 % of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
3. Learners should complete course readings before the class for which they are assigned.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

sevket.ovali@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 3 36
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 3 36
Preparation for midterm exam 1 8 8
Preparation for final exam 1 10 10
Preparing presentations 1 40 40
Midterm 1 1,5 2
Final 1 1,5 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 134

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13
LO.15
LO.25
LO.35
LO.45
LO.55
LO.65