SC 339 - Conflict and Peace Studies

(3.00 cr.)

War and large-scale violent conflicts are unfortunately a pervasive feature of our global landscape. While conflicts are inevitable, violent conflicts are not. In this course, students increase their understanding of the conditions under which social conflicts tend to become destructive and how they can be waged (and transformed) constructively. Course topics include rebellion, conflict and conflict resolution, war and peace, genocide, terrorism, and peacebuilding and reconciliation. A highlight around which much of the course is built is SIMSOC, a game simulation of society.

Prerequisite: SC 100 or SC 102 or SC 202 or SC 203 .
Restrictions: Restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

Sessions Typically Offered: Varies
Years Typically Offered: Varies

Interdisciplinary Studies: GT/IPJ