PCS 101 Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies

The course introduces students to the interdisciplinary field of peace and conflict studies. It takes them through the evolution of peace and conflict studies as an academic endeavor, its history, its philosophical background and scientific nature, its orientation and definitive issues, professional networks, and career prospects in peace and conflict studies. It also covers basic concepts, issues, subfields, and knowledge areas and professional domains of the field. Core concepts of peace, conflict and conflict analysis, and violence are treated. Subfields and domains  to be  covered include  development, humanitarian  action, peace education, strategic studies, gender studies/advocacy, nonviolent resistance, security, and conflict or dispute resolution.