IR223 INTRODUCTION TO PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES
| Course Code: | 3140223 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | International Relations |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. IŞIK KUŞÇU BONNENFANT |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, the students will comprehend the major concepts, approaches, actors and issues in peace and conflict studies.
Course Content
This course will introduce students to the major concepts, approaches, actors and issues in peace and conflict studies.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to comprehend basic approaches for explaining the causes of conflicts.
- Students will be able to distinguish between negative and positive peace.
- Students will be able to acquire research and writing skills in peace and conflict studies.
- By the end of the semester, students will be able to apply conflict analysis skills to specific conflicts.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | To establish a firm basis of academic knowledge in the discipline of International Relations. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | To draw connections among different social sciences disciplines. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | To analyze social and international phenomenon in a holistic manner. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | To communicate in oral and written ways. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | To create original ideas through academic inquiry and research. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | To have social sensitivity and moral responsibilities. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution