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The document outlines a comprehensive curriculum on Peace Studies, covering theories of peace and conflict, forms and causes of violence, conflict analysis and resolution, and the role of human rights in peacebuilding. It includes various approaches such as nonviolence, the impact of religion, and the involvement of international organizations, alongside case studies and contemporary issues. The course culminates in discussions on future challenges and innovations in peacebuilding.

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The document outlines a comprehensive curriculum on Peace Studies, covering theories of peace and conflict, forms and causes of violence, conflict analysis and resolution, and the role of human rights in peacebuilding. It includes various approaches such as nonviolence, the impact of religion, and the involvement of international organizations, alongside case studies and contemporary issues. The course culminates in discussions on future challenges and innovations in peacebuilding.

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: Theories of Peace and Conflict

Class 3: Classical and contemporary peace theories (Realism, Liberalism, Marxism)


Class 4: Conflict theories (Structural Violence, Social Identity Theory)
: Forms and Causes of Violence

Class 5: Direct, Structural, and Cultural Violence


Class 6: Political, Economic, and Social causes of conflict
: Conflict Analysis and Resolution

Class 7: Understanding conflict dynamics and stages of conflict


Class 8: Conflict resolution approaches (Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration)
: Nonviolence and Peace Movements

Class 9: Philosophy and strategies of nonviolence (Gandhi, King, Sharp)


Class 10: Case Studies: Civil Rights Movement, Arab Spring, Anti-Apartheid Movement
: Human Rights and Peace building

Class 11: Human rights as a foundation for peace


Class 12: UN and international organizations in peacekeeping
: Religion, Ethics, and Peace

Class 13: Role of religion in peace and conflict (Interfaith dialogue)


Class 14: Ethical frameworks in peace building
: Global Peace Efforts and Institutions

Class 17: United Nations, Regional Peacekeeping Organizations (AU, ASEAN, EU)
Class 18: Role of NGOs and grassroots peace initiatives
: Environmental Security and Peace

Class 19: Climate change and conflict


Class 20: Resource wars and environmental peace building
Week : Media, Propaganda, and Peace

Class 21: Role of media in conflict escalation and peace building


Class 22: Case study: Media’s role in Rwanda & the Arab Spring
Week : Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Transitional Justice
Class 23: Truth and Reconciliation Commissions (South Africa, Rwanda)
Class 24: Challenges in post-conflict peacebuilding
Week : Gender, Peace, and Security

Class 25: Women in peace processes (UNSCR 1325)


Class 26: Feminist approaches to peace studies
Week : Contemporary Case Studies in Peace and Conflict

Class 27: Case Study – Israel-Palestine conflict


Class 28: Case Study – Peace in Colombia (FARC peace deal)
Week : The Future of Peace Studies

Class 29: Emerging challenges (Cyber Warfare, AI in conflicts)


Class 30: Future prospects for global peace
Patterns of peace making: diplomacy, international law and the united
nations, and its peace keeping operations conflict resolution
Approaches to peace in specific areas: human rights

Helping material
Robin Clarke, The Science of War and Peace (New York: Macmillan,
1972).
2. Andrew Jack, Peace Research in the 1980 (Canberra: Macmillan, 1985).
3. R. N. Lebrow, Between Peace and War: The Nature of International
Crises (Baltimore: John Hopkins University Press, 1984).
4. Richard J. Barnet, Security in Disarmament (Princeton: Princeton
University press, 1965).
D. Bell, The Coming of Post-Industrial Society: A Venture in Social
Forecasting (New York: Basic books, 1976).
6. L.R. Brown, and P. Shaw, Six Steps to a Sustainable Society (Washington
DC: Worldwatch Institute, 1982).
7. A Carter, Success and Failure in Arms Control Negotiation (New York:
1972).
8. Muhammad Ahsan Chaudhri, United Nations Peace Mechanism and
Rules (Karachi: Oxford University Press, 1973).
9. D. Smith and E.P. Thompson, Protest and Survive (London: Penguin,
1981).
PEACE Studies

Week 1: Introduction to Peace Studies

 Lecture 1: What is Peace? Concepts and Definitions


 Lecture 2: Theories of Peace: Positive vs. Negative Peace

Week 2: Conflict Analysis

 Lecture 3: Understanding Conflict: Causes and Types


 Lecture 4: Conflict Resolution Strategies

Week 3: Approaches to Peace

 Lecture 5: Nonviolence and Pacifism (Gandhi, MLK Jr., etc.)


 Lecture 6: Just War Theory vs. Pacifism

Week 4: Human Rights and Peace

 Lecture 7: The Role of Human Rights in Peacebuilding


 Lecture 8: Case Studies: Human Rights Violations and Conflict

Week 5: International Organizations and Peace

 Lecture 9: The Role of the United Nations in Peacekeeping


 Lecture 10: Regional Organizations (AU, EU, ASEAN) and Peace
building

Week 6: Diplomacy and Mediation

 Lecture 11: Diplomacy as a Tool for Peace


 Lecture 12: Mediation and Negotiation Techniques

Week 7: Peace and Development

 Lecture 13: The Link Between Economic Development and Peace


 Lecture 14: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Peace

Week 8: Midterm Review & Exam

 Lecture 15: Midterm Review


 Lecture 16: Midterm Exam
Week 9: Religion, Culture, and Peace

 Lecture 17: The Role of Religion in Peace and Conflict


 Lecture 18: Interfaith Dialogue and Peacebuilding

Week 10: Gender and Peace Studies

 Lecture 19: The Role of Women in Peacebuilding


 Lecture 20: Gender-Based Violence in Conflict Zones

Week 11: Environmental Peacebuilding

 Lecture 21: Climate Change and Conflict


 Lecture 22: Environmental Cooperation for Peace

Week 12: Media and Peace

 Lecture 23: The Role of Media in Conflict and Peacebuilding


 Lecture 24: Social Media and Misinformation in Conflict

Week 13: Terrorism and Peace

 Lecture 25: Understanding Terrorism and Its Impact on Peace


 Lecture 26: Counterterrorism and Peace Strategies

Week 14: Post-Conflict Reconstruction

 Lecture 27: Case Studies of Post-War Peacebuilding (Rwanda, Bosnia, etc.)


 Lecture 28: Truth and Reconciliation Commissions

Week 15: Future of Peace and Global Challenges

 Lecture 29: The Future of Global Peace and Security


 Lecture 30: Innovations in Peacebuilding

Week 16: Course Wrap-up and Final Exam

 Lecture 31: Final Review and Discussion


 Lecture 32: Final Exam

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