Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THEORIES of CONFLICT, VIOLENCE and PEACEBULDING | INT3214042 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program | Çarşamba 10:00-10:45 Çarşamba 11:00-11:45 Çarşamba 12:00-12:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Osman Zeki GÖKÇE |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect.Dr. Zeliha Aslı ELİTSOY |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course is designed as an advanced level introduction to the main theoretical approaches that have shaped the study of conflict, the use of violence, and the nonviolent management and resolution of conflict in the international and regional arena. Its main objective is to equip students with the necessary theoretical and conceptual tools to understand better why and how violent conflicts emerge, escalate, and are transformed. In line with this purpose, the course blends contemporary theoretical approaches on various topics related to peace and conflict studies, such as types of violence, conflict management strategies, nonviolent resistance, and peace processes, with relevant case studies from different parts of the world. By the end of this course, students will be expected to have become familiar with the academic literature on peace and conflict from multiple perspectives and have a better understanding of the relevance of theory to practice in this field. |
| Course Content | This course contains; WEEK 1: Introduction and Course Overview,WEEK 2: Peace and Conflict Studies: Concepts, Methods, and Approaches,WEEK 3: Theoretical Perspectives for Defining and Understanding Conflict,WEEK 4: Sources and Types of Conflict,WEEK 5: Conflict Dynamics: Escalation, De-Escalation, and Intractability,WEEK 6: Ethnicity and Conflict,WEEK 7: Engaging Conflict: Collective Action and Rebellion,WEEK 8: Extreme Violence in Conflict: Terrorism ,WEEK 9: Non-Violent Resistance,WEEK 10: Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking,WEEK 11: Ending Violent Conflict,WEEK 12: Managing Conflict: Negotiation, Mediation, and Third Party Intervention,WEEK 13: Post-Conflict: Transitional Justice and Reconciliation,WEEK 14: Wrap up and Student Presentations. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| - Students gain knowledge and understanding of major concepts, theoretical approaches, and assumptions associated with peace and conflict studies. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 23, 4, 6, 9 | A |
| - Students gain ability to look at conflict, violence, and peace from multiple perspectives. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 6, 9 | A |
| -Students gain ability to engage in informed dialogues about the causes and conditions of violent conflict between and within states and various strategies to transform them. | 10, 13, 16, 6, 9 | A |
| - This course presents an overview of the important components of conflict resolution and peacebuilding. | 10, 16, 19, 6, 9 | A |
| - This course aims to provide detailed and more profound knowledge of a particular ongoing armed conflict. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 6, 9 | A |
| -This course aims to provides an experience in interpreting sources and writing well-documented expositions of your own. | 10, 13, 16, 6, 9 | A |
| - Students will have the ability to write a research paper. | 10, 16, 19, 6, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WEEK 1: Introduction and Course Overview | |
| 2 | WEEK 2: Peace and Conflict Studies: Concepts, Methods, and Approaches | - Katz, N. H. 1989. “Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies.” The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 504, pg.14-21 - Jacoby, T. 2008. Understanding Violence and Conflict: Theoretical and Interdisciplinary Approaches. London, Routledge, pg.18-33 |
| 3 | WEEK 3: Theoretical Perspectives for Defining and Understanding Conflict | - Fearon, J. D. 1995. “Rationalist Explanations for War.” International Organization, 49:3, pg.379–414 - Jackson, J. W. 1993. “Realistic Group Conflict Theory: A Review and Evaluation of the Theoretical and Empirical Literature.” The Psychological Record, 43:3, pg.395-414 |
| 4 | WEEK 4: Sources and Types of Conflict | - Kriesberg, L. and B. W. Dayton. 2007. Constructive Conflicts: From Escalation to Resolution. New York, Rowman and Littlefield, pg.23-47 (Chapter 2) - Murshed, S. M. & M. Z. Tadjoeddin. 2009. “Revisiting the Greed and Grievance Explanations for Violent Internal Conflict.” Journal of International Development, 21, pg.87-111 |
| 5 | WEEK 5: Conflict Dynamics: Escalation, De-Escalation, and Intractability | - Eckert, R. and H. Willems. 2003. “Escalation and De-Escalation of Social Conflict: The Road to Violence” in Heitmeyer, W. and J. Hagan. International Handbook of Violence Research. New York and Boston, Kluwer Academic Publishers, pg. 1181-1199 - Bar-Tal, D. 2013. Intractable Conflicts: Socio-psychological Foundations and Dynamics. Cambridge and New York, Cambridge University Press, pg.33-60 |
| 6 | WEEK 6: Ethnicity and Conflict | - Kaufmann, C. 2005. “Rational Choice and Progress in the Study of Ethnic Conflict: A Review Essay.” Security Studies, 14:1, pg. 178–207 - Seymour, L. J. M. & Cunningham, K. G. 2016. “Identity Issues and Civil War: Ethnic and Religious Divisions” in Mason, T. D. & Mitchell, S. What Do We Know about Civil Wars, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, pg.43-57 |
| 7 | WEEK 7: Engaging Conflict: Collective Action and Rebellion | - Rucht, D. 2003. “Violence and New Social Movements” in Heitmeyer, W. and J. Hagan. International Handbook of Violence Research. New York and Boston, Kluwer Academic Publishers, pg. 369-382 - Tilly, C. 2017. “The Politics of Collective Violence” in Tilly, C., E. Castaaneda and C. L. Schneider. Collective Violence, Contentious Politics, and Social Change: A Charles Tilly Reader. London, Routledge, pg.275-292 (Chapter 16) |
| 8 | WEEK 8: Extreme Violence in Conflict: Terrorism | - Crenshaw, M. 1981. “The Causes of Terrorism.” Comparative Politics, 13:4, pg. 379-399 - Atran, S. 2003. Genesis of Suicide Terrorism. Science, 299, pg.1534-1539 |
| 9 | WEEK 9: Non-Violent Resistance | - Thoreau, H. D. 1849. Civil Disobedience, Mozambook, pg.1-29 - Marullo, S. and D.S. Meyer. (2004). “Anti-War and Peace Movements” in Snow, D. A., Soule, S. A. and H. Kriesi. The Blackwell Companion to Social Movements. Malden, Blackwell, pg.641-665 |
| 10 | WEEK 10: Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking | - Richmond, O. P. 2010. “A Genealogy of Peace and Conflict Theory” in Palgrave Advances in Peacebuilding: Critical Developments and Approaches. Richmond, O. P. London, Palgrave Macmillan, pg.14-38 - Kriesberg, L. 1997. “The Conflict Resolution Field: Origins, Growth, and Differentiation” in Peacemaking in International Conflict: Methods and Techniques. Zartman, I. W. Washington, D.C, United States Institute of Peace, pg.25-60 |
| 11 | WEEK 11: Ending Violent Conflict | - Zartman, I. W. 2000. “Ripeness: The Hurting Stalemate and Beyond” in International Conflict Resolution after the Cold War. Stern, P. and D. Druckman. Washington, National Academy Press, pg.225-250 - Maoz, I. 2004. “Peace Building in Violent Conflict: Israeli-Palestinian Post-Oslo People-to-People Activities.” International Journal of Politics, Culture, and Society, 17:3, pg.563-574 |
| 12 | WEEK 12: Managing Conflict: Negotiation, Mediation, and Third Party Intervention | - Hampson, F. O., C. A. Crocker and P. R. Aall. 2007. “Negotiation and International Conflict” in Handbook of Peace and Conflict Studies. Webel, C. and J. Galtung. London and New York, Routledge, pg.35-50 (Chapter 3) - Byrne, S. 1995. “Conflict Regulation or Conflict Resolution: Third‐Party Intervention in the Northern Ireland Conflict – Prospects for Peace.” Terrorism and Political Violence, 7:2, pg.1-24 |
| 13 | WEEK 13: Post-Conflict: Transitional Justice and Reconciliation | - Teitel, R.G. 2003. “Transitional Justice Genealogy.” Harvard Human Rights Journal, 16, pg.69-94 - Santa-Barbara, J. 2007. “Reconciliation” in Webel, C. and J. Galtung. Handbook of Peace and Conflict Studies. London and New York, Routledge, pg.173- 186 |
| 14 | WEEK 14: Wrap up and Student Presentations |
| Resources |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PC1. Students know the fundamental concepts, theories, research methods and analysis techniques used in the fields and sub-fields of Political Science and International relations. | X | |||||
| 2 | PC2. Students understand the political, economic, social, and cultural relations among political systems, international actors, states and non-state actors; analyzes the reasons for the issues and problems in these fields, develop skills for systematic and critical thinking for alternative solutions. | X | |||||
| 3 | PC3. Students of the program will be able to work at public and private institutions, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. They will be able to involve in the foreign policy making, analysis, and implementation processes; manage project implementations, and shoulder responsibilities at different positions of decision-making processes. The multi-disciplinary perspective they have developed in the program facilitates following solution-oriented perspective at times of crisis, evaluating existing resolutions and developing new alternatives. | X | |||||
| 4 | PC4. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and report the findings to stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 5 | PC5. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and make scientific publications. | X | |||||
| 6 | PC6. Students will be able to work as group leader in public and private institutions, plan and administer events and activities. | X | |||||
| 7 | PC7. As a result of development of critical thinking, students stay open to change and development; adopt never-ending learning principle to their life. | X | |||||
| 8 | PC8. Students use the appropriate oral and written language skills and adopt professional ethics in their communication while sharing results, analyses, and solution suggestions with colleagues and stakeholders | X | |||||
| 9 | PC9. Students use English language skills in research and fields of expertise; easily follow international developments and communicates with international stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 10 | PC10. Students use fundamental computer skills in communication with colleagues and stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 11 | PC11. Students will be able to lead decision-making mechanisms, involve in policy making and analysis processes, and manage negotiation processes in public and private institutions. | X | |||||
| 12 | PC12. Students will be able to develop original and scientific solutions and knowledge in their fields of expertise, create projects and act as a consultant to decision-making mechanisms. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| General Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 0 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30) | 0 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THEORIES of CONFLICT, VIOLENCE and PEACEBULDING | INT3214042 | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program | Çarşamba 10:00-10:45 Çarşamba 11:00-11:45 Çarşamba 12:00-12:45 |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Osman Zeki GÖKÇE |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect.Dr. Zeliha Aslı ELİTSOY |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | This course is designed as an advanced level introduction to the main theoretical approaches that have shaped the study of conflict, the use of violence, and the nonviolent management and resolution of conflict in the international and regional arena. Its main objective is to equip students with the necessary theoretical and conceptual tools to understand better why and how violent conflicts emerge, escalate, and are transformed. In line with this purpose, the course blends contemporary theoretical approaches on various topics related to peace and conflict studies, such as types of violence, conflict management strategies, nonviolent resistance, and peace processes, with relevant case studies from different parts of the world. By the end of this course, students will be expected to have become familiar with the academic literature on peace and conflict from multiple perspectives and have a better understanding of the relevance of theory to practice in this field. |
| Course Content | This course contains; WEEK 1: Introduction and Course Overview,WEEK 2: Peace and Conflict Studies: Concepts, Methods, and Approaches,WEEK 3: Theoretical Perspectives for Defining and Understanding Conflict,WEEK 4: Sources and Types of Conflict,WEEK 5: Conflict Dynamics: Escalation, De-Escalation, and Intractability,WEEK 6: Ethnicity and Conflict,WEEK 7: Engaging Conflict: Collective Action and Rebellion,WEEK 8: Extreme Violence in Conflict: Terrorism ,WEEK 9: Non-Violent Resistance,WEEK 10: Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking,WEEK 11: Ending Violent Conflict,WEEK 12: Managing Conflict: Negotiation, Mediation, and Third Party Intervention,WEEK 13: Post-Conflict: Transitional Justice and Reconciliation,WEEK 14: Wrap up and Student Presentations. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| - Students gain knowledge and understanding of major concepts, theoretical approaches, and assumptions associated with peace and conflict studies. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 23, 4, 6, 9 | A |
| - Students gain ability to look at conflict, violence, and peace from multiple perspectives. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 6, 9 | A |
| -Students gain ability to engage in informed dialogues about the causes and conditions of violent conflict between and within states and various strategies to transform them. | 10, 13, 16, 6, 9 | A |
| - This course presents an overview of the important components of conflict resolution and peacebuilding. | 10, 16, 19, 6, 9 | A |
| - This course aims to provide detailed and more profound knowledge of a particular ongoing armed conflict. | 10, 13, 16, 19, 6, 9 | A |
| -This course aims to provides an experience in interpreting sources and writing well-documented expositions of your own. | 10, 13, 16, 6, 9 | A |
| - Students will have the ability to write a research paper. | 10, 16, 19, 6, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 13: Case Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 23: Concept Map Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 6: Experiential Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | WEEK 1: Introduction and Course Overview | |
| 2 | WEEK 2: Peace and Conflict Studies: Concepts, Methods, and Approaches | - Katz, N. H. 1989. “Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies.” The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 504, pg.14-21 - Jacoby, T. 2008. Understanding Violence and Conflict: Theoretical and Interdisciplinary Approaches. London, Routledge, pg.18-33 |
| 3 | WEEK 3: Theoretical Perspectives for Defining and Understanding Conflict | - Fearon, J. D. 1995. “Rationalist Explanations for War.” International Organization, 49:3, pg.379–414 - Jackson, J. W. 1993. “Realistic Group Conflict Theory: A Review and Evaluation of the Theoretical and Empirical Literature.” The Psychological Record, 43:3, pg.395-414 |
| 4 | WEEK 4: Sources and Types of Conflict | - Kriesberg, L. and B. W. Dayton. 2007. Constructive Conflicts: From Escalation to Resolution. New York, Rowman and Littlefield, pg.23-47 (Chapter 2) - Murshed, S. M. & M. Z. Tadjoeddin. 2009. “Revisiting the Greed and Grievance Explanations for Violent Internal Conflict.” Journal of International Development, 21, pg.87-111 |
| 5 | WEEK 5: Conflict Dynamics: Escalation, De-Escalation, and Intractability | - Eckert, R. and H. Willems. 2003. “Escalation and De-Escalation of Social Conflict: The Road to Violence” in Heitmeyer, W. and J. Hagan. International Handbook of Violence Research. New York and Boston, Kluwer Academic Publishers, pg. 1181-1199 - Bar-Tal, D. 2013. Intractable Conflicts: Socio-psychological Foundations and Dynamics. Cambridge and New York, Cambridge University Press, pg.33-60 |
| 6 | WEEK 6: Ethnicity and Conflict | - Kaufmann, C. 2005. “Rational Choice and Progress in the Study of Ethnic Conflict: A Review Essay.” Security Studies, 14:1, pg. 178–207 - Seymour, L. J. M. & Cunningham, K. G. 2016. “Identity Issues and Civil War: Ethnic and Religious Divisions” in Mason, T. D. & Mitchell, S. What Do We Know about Civil Wars, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, pg.43-57 |
| 7 | WEEK 7: Engaging Conflict: Collective Action and Rebellion | - Rucht, D. 2003. “Violence and New Social Movements” in Heitmeyer, W. and J. Hagan. International Handbook of Violence Research. New York and Boston, Kluwer Academic Publishers, pg. 369-382 - Tilly, C. 2017. “The Politics of Collective Violence” in Tilly, C., E. Castaaneda and C. L. Schneider. Collective Violence, Contentious Politics, and Social Change: A Charles Tilly Reader. London, Routledge, pg.275-292 (Chapter 16) |
| 8 | WEEK 8: Extreme Violence in Conflict: Terrorism | - Crenshaw, M. 1981. “The Causes of Terrorism.” Comparative Politics, 13:4, pg. 379-399 - Atran, S. 2003. Genesis of Suicide Terrorism. Science, 299, pg.1534-1539 |
| 9 | WEEK 9: Non-Violent Resistance | - Thoreau, H. D. 1849. Civil Disobedience, Mozambook, pg.1-29 - Marullo, S. and D.S. Meyer. (2004). “Anti-War and Peace Movements” in Snow, D. A., Soule, S. A. and H. Kriesi. The Blackwell Companion to Social Movements. Malden, Blackwell, pg.641-665 |
| 10 | WEEK 10: Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking | - Richmond, O. P. 2010. “A Genealogy of Peace and Conflict Theory” in Palgrave Advances in Peacebuilding: Critical Developments and Approaches. Richmond, O. P. London, Palgrave Macmillan, pg.14-38 - Kriesberg, L. 1997. “The Conflict Resolution Field: Origins, Growth, and Differentiation” in Peacemaking in International Conflict: Methods and Techniques. Zartman, I. W. Washington, D.C, United States Institute of Peace, pg.25-60 |
| 11 | WEEK 11: Ending Violent Conflict | - Zartman, I. W. 2000. “Ripeness: The Hurting Stalemate and Beyond” in International Conflict Resolution after the Cold War. Stern, P. and D. Druckman. Washington, National Academy Press, pg.225-250 - Maoz, I. 2004. “Peace Building in Violent Conflict: Israeli-Palestinian Post-Oslo People-to-People Activities.” International Journal of Politics, Culture, and Society, 17:3, pg.563-574 |
| 12 | WEEK 12: Managing Conflict: Negotiation, Mediation, and Third Party Intervention | - Hampson, F. O., C. A. Crocker and P. R. Aall. 2007. “Negotiation and International Conflict” in Handbook of Peace and Conflict Studies. Webel, C. and J. Galtung. London and New York, Routledge, pg.35-50 (Chapter 3) - Byrne, S. 1995. “Conflict Regulation or Conflict Resolution: Third‐Party Intervention in the Northern Ireland Conflict – Prospects for Peace.” Terrorism and Political Violence, 7:2, pg.1-24 |
| 13 | WEEK 13: Post-Conflict: Transitional Justice and Reconciliation | - Teitel, R.G. 2003. “Transitional Justice Genealogy.” Harvard Human Rights Journal, 16, pg.69-94 - Santa-Barbara, J. 2007. “Reconciliation” in Webel, C. and J. Galtung. Handbook of Peace and Conflict Studies. London and New York, Routledge, pg.173- 186 |
| 14 | WEEK 14: Wrap up and Student Presentations |
| Resources |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PC1. Students know the fundamental concepts, theories, research methods and analysis techniques used in the fields and sub-fields of Political Science and International relations. | X | |||||
| 2 | PC2. Students understand the political, economic, social, and cultural relations among political systems, international actors, states and non-state actors; analyzes the reasons for the issues and problems in these fields, develop skills for systematic and critical thinking for alternative solutions. | X | |||||
| 3 | PC3. Students of the program will be able to work at public and private institutions, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. They will be able to involve in the foreign policy making, analysis, and implementation processes; manage project implementations, and shoulder responsibilities at different positions of decision-making processes. The multi-disciplinary perspective they have developed in the program facilitates following solution-oriented perspective at times of crisis, evaluating existing resolutions and developing new alternatives. | X | |||||
| 4 | PC4. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and report the findings to stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 5 | PC5. Students will be able to conduct scientific research in the fields and sub-fields of political science and international relations, analyze the results and make scientific publications. | X | |||||
| 6 | PC6. Students will be able to work as group leader in public and private institutions, plan and administer events and activities. | X | |||||
| 7 | PC7. As a result of development of critical thinking, students stay open to change and development; adopt never-ending learning principle to their life. | X | |||||
| 8 | PC8. Students use the appropriate oral and written language skills and adopt professional ethics in their communication while sharing results, analyses, and solution suggestions with colleagues and stakeholders | X | |||||
| 9 | PC9. Students use English language skills in research and fields of expertise; easily follow international developments and communicates with international stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 10 | PC10. Students use fundamental computer skills in communication with colleagues and stakeholders. | X | |||||
| 11 | PC11. Students will be able to lead decision-making mechanisms, involve in policy making and analysis processes, and manage negotiation processes in public and private institutions. | X | |||||
| 12 | PC12. Students will be able to develop original and scientific solutions and knowledge in their fields of expertise, create projects and act as a consultant to decision-making mechanisms. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |