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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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In the course of the semester the following topics will be explored: the inherent causes of insecurity as a barrier for the development, the dynamics of the conflict and its changing character, potential tools for working in and on conflict, the "DO NO HARM" concept, etc. Particular role of development cooperation and the multiple functions it could serve in the field of security will also be also introduced: the course will focus on the current theoretical debate on different challenges for development cooperation as a factor of prevention, early warning or reconstruction.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
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Learning outcomes
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The main aim of the course is to provide the grounding for critical exploration of the range of ways of the possible linkages between development and conflict.
Upon completion of the course students shall be able to analyze the causes of insecurity as barriers for development and as well to analyze the possible direct and indirect impacts of the development interventions both on the relationships and also on the dynamics of the existing or latent conflicts. They shall also learn about the strategies to include the conflict prevention and transformative components to development interventions.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written exam, Student performance
For succesful completion of the course, students are required to complete final written exam, actively and competently participate in the class, including the assigned simulations, training excercises and case studies.
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Recommended literature
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www.international-alert.org; www.un.org/peace/peacebuilding.
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Anderson, M. (1999). Do No Harm, How Aid Can Support Peace Or War. Boulder, Co. Lynne Rienner Publishers.
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Duffield, M. (2001). Global Governance and New Wars. Zed Books.
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Glasl, F. (1999). Confronting Conflict. A first Aid Kit for Handling Conflict. Hawthor House Press.
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Rosenberg, B. M. (2000). Non-violent Communication Really Matters. Puddle Dancer Press.
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