Peace Processes & Post-Conflict Recons (996M9)
Peace Processes and Post-Conflict Reconstruction
Module 996M9
Module details for 2017/18.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This course examines peace processes and post-conflict reconstruction within the context of transformations and continuities in international politics. This involves doing at least five things:
1. Analysing a number of individual peace processes and post-war reconstruction efforts, in each case examining them in their full local specificity, as well as within the context of international (or global) political, economic and social transformations;
2. Undertaking some comparative analysis of these individual peace processes and post-war reconstruction efforts, again within the context of international (or global) change;
3. Considering, at a more general level, how and why practices of peacemaking have changed over time, and been structured by broader patterns of politics and society, i.e. undertaking an international historical sociology of peacemaking;
4. Considering, conversely, how practices and experiences of peacemaking have contributed to the shaping and reshaping of international orders;
5. Analysing peace processes and reconstruction through the lens of theoretical debates in peace studies, conflict resolution, international relations and global political economy.
Module learning outcomes
A comprehensive knowledge of underlying concepts, principles and practices of contemporary peace processes and post-conflict reconstruction.
A systematic understanding of the recent history of, and basic issues at stake in, a number of post-Cold War peace processes.
The capacity to understand and evaluate contending explanations and theories of peacemaking and peace processes.
The ability to evaluate and develop critiques of contemporary peacemaking practices.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (5000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 3 Wed 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 111111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Earl Gammon
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Dr Louise Wise
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Mrs Daniella Kiernan
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Dr David Karp
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