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Course Offerings Spring 2006
PCST111: Introduction to Peace & Conflict Studies (SSL)
01A Dr. Kelly Kraemer
2-4-6, 9:40-10:50, HAB 117
02A Dr. Jeffrey Anderson
1-3-5, 11:20-13:30, Simons 340
Examination of the field of conflict (e.g., between individuals, groups and societies, within and between nations), the relationship of the roots of conflict to social concepts of gender, and the resolution of conflict through such methods as direct action, mediation, arbitration, removal of the sources of conflict through economic, social and political development. Study of examples in historical context. This course carries a global flag.
PCST343 Philosophy of Violence/Nonviolence (HMU)
Dr. Rene McGraw
1-3-5, 1:00-2:10, Quad xxx
Classical and modern philosophy did not, in general, make the subject of violence and nonviolence an explicit theme of research. Contemporary philosophers have begun to investigate the structure of violence and nonviolence on both an ethical and a metaphysical level. This course will concentrate on the metaphysical level using texts from Martin Heidegger to illustrate the connection between technology and violence in current society.
PCST346: Mediation/Conflict Resolution
Dr. Ron Pagnucco
T, 6:30-9:30, HAB 128
In this course we will explore the methods of peacebuilding and conflict resolution, with a special focus on negotiation and mediation. The course is largely skills-oriented, and regularly includes class exercises and role plays. The course examines interpersonal, intergroup and international conflict resolution.
PCST347: Human Rights
Dr. Ron Pagnucco
2-4-6, 11:20-12:30, HAB 102B
This course will examine the history and development of international human rights concepts, organizations and institutions. The full range of human rights will be explored, including civil, political, economic and social rights as well as the right to development and a healthy environment. Topics such as the relationship between human rights and culture, women’s issues, religion and globalization will also be discussed. Case studies will be used to examine the efforts of governments, nongovernmental organizations (such as Amnesty International) and the international community to implement and protect human rights.
PCST368: Justice, Peace, and Reconciliation (JC)
Dr. Ron Pagnucco
1-3-5, 1:00-2:10, HAB 003
What is the role of religious beliefs and organizations in social conflict and peace? Does religion divide people, or unite them, oppress or liberate them? We will try to answer these and other questions as we explore the Jewish, Christian and Islamic traditions. We will pay special attention to how groups in these traditions have worked for justice, peace and reconciliation in various parts of the world. This course can be taken to fulfill the JC requirement as CORE 369.
PCST399: Capstone - Seminar: What Do We Mean by Development? (SSU)
Dr. Jeffrey Anderson
M, 6:30-9:30pm, Simons 360