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Peace and conflict studies is a social science field that identifies and analyses violent and nonviolent behaviours as well as the structural mechanisms attending conflicts(including social conflicts) with a view towards understanding those processes which lead to a more desirable human condition. [1] A variation on this, peace studies (irenology), is an interdisciplinary effort aiming at the prevention, de-escalation, and solution of conflicts by peaceful means, thereby seeking "victory" for all parties involved in the conflict. This is in contrast to war studies (polemology), which has as its aim on the efficient attainment of victory in conflicts, primarily by violent means to the satisfaction of one or more, but not all, parties involved. Disciplines involved may include political science, geography, economics, psychology, sociology, international relations, history, anthropology, religious studies, and gender studies, as well as a variety of others.
Course Description: This seminar introduces students to the interdisciplinary field of peace education from both theoretical and applied/practical perspectives. The course content and processes will explore a range of conceptual, analytical, and praxis-oriented perspectives and encourage students to reflect on the possibilities and challenges of educating for peace in a world of complex and escalating conflicts and violence. It provides an overview of the history, central concepts, scholarship, and practices within the field, with a particular focus on case-studies of peace education in practice worldwide. Additional focal points include the role of culture, ethnicity, gender, intergenerational relations and religious affiliation on peace education dynamics and non-violent conflict resolution processes. Given the pedagogical focus of peace education, this course requires the active and thoughtful participation of all class members. Seminar-style discussions, lectures, guest presentations and practical exercises constitute the bulk of the course's structure, supplemented with occasional videos and guest speakers.
Sociology of Peace and Conflict:A Teaching Material
The sociological study of peace and conflict uses sociological theory and methods to analyze peace, peace processes, peace building and models, peace policies, conflict and its causes, war as a social problem, media and violence, scope of conflict, group conflicts, collective violence and alternative constructive nonviolent forms of conflict transformation. Sociology of peace and conflict is aimed to foster the development and application of sociological theories and methods for the understanding and study of dynamics of collective conflict and its prevention, conduct, and resolution. More importantly, it deals with military institutions and conflict between collectivities such as countries, ethnic groups, political movements, and religious groups, roles of military organizations, other governmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, and social movements. In view of that, sociology of peace and conflict aims at addressing a variety of topics that intersect the notions of peace and conflict. It provides an overview of the socio-political, cultural and economic underpinnings of conflict as it happens to be a key phenomenon in the contemporary world and Ethiopia. Peace and conflict occurs in interpersonal,
PEACE STUDIES IN THE U.S.: PEACE THROUGH KNOWLEDGE
Ad Americam, 2009
One of my older pieces I was finally able to upload. Still not that much have changed to make it completely obsolete, though now I would make the literature review section larger and add some bibliometric analysis. The article presents the history and state of peace studies (PS) in U.S. academia – a subject of many controversies and misunderstandings. First, there is an historical overview of what is now called PS. Than, an attempt to define and categorize the subject is made. Next, there is an analysis of the present state of PS – a survey of scholarly journals in the field, leading organizations that supports it, and presentation of sample courses that are appears in PS programs. At the conclusion of the article there is a discussion whether the subject is faithful to its purpose – both as academic enterprise and as an attempt to bring about a more peaceful world. Download also at: https://core.ac.uk/download/225129869.pdf See the Ad Americam archives at: https://adamericam.journals.uj.edu.pl/en\_GB/archives
"Introduction to Peace Studies" Handbook
Handbook for the course "Introduction to Peace Studies", taught to second and third years undergraduate students. Course Description: This course will investigate and critically examine the theoretical and practical issues surrounding peace and violence within modern society. To do so, it will focus on the analysis of the conditions of peace and war, and assess the scope for conflict resolution, non-violence and reconciliation. Ultimately, this course aims to provide an understanding of the main approaches to peace studies and apply them to contemporary issues. The first term introduces the main approaches within peace studies, exploring the development of ideas in the field as they bear on the roots of violence and the understanding of peace and peace-making. In the second term we apply this thinking to contemporary conflicts and focus on policies of conflict prevention and conflict resolution. The course is taught in a non-dogmatic and interdisciplinary manner, and students are encouraged to develop their own perspectives and come to their own conclusions following discussion and debate throughout the year.
Peace Education. Context and Relevance in national and International Context
What is Peace The term ‘peace’ does not merely imply the absence of overt violence (sometimes referred to as ‘negative peace’). It also encompasses the presence of social, economic and political justice, which is essential to the notion of ‘positive peace ‘The word ‘peace’ in the English language is derived from the Latin ‘pax’. Peace in the Roman Empire meant a cessation (end) in fighting as well as rule over subject races. The term ‘peace’ does not merely imply the absence of overt violence, it also encompasses the presence of social, economic and political justice
What is Peace Education and what are the basics you have to learn in order to understand this field related to its framework, pedagogy and possible applications.