Key facts
UNE unit code: PEAC100
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Across the world, conflict and violence disturb the peace of nations because politicians want power, arms traders want money and the masses allow themselves to be manipulated into ethnic and religious hatreds. Future proof your career in diplomacy, humanitarianism, or defence, or just satisfy your need to know, by equipping yourself with the ideas, understanding and skills to help people address difficult situations.
In this unit you will examine the meanings and realities of conflict, violence and peace. We will explore positive peace, negative peace and nonviolent options.
You will consider the various challenges of conflict transformation from cultures of violence to peace and peaceful futures, by focusing on peacebuilding and reconciliation even for youths born into war zones who have never known peace.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate specialised knowledge of major concepts about conflict, violence and peace;
- examine and analyse the major causes of violence;
- analyse and synthesise different approaches of achieving peace and alleviating conflict and violence; and
- transfer to others ideas and knowledge necessary to make peace happen in their lives and relationships.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Quiz No. Words: 300 (equivalent) |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Quiz No. Words: 300 (equivalent) |
| Assessment 3 | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Quiz No. Words: 300 (equivalent) |
| Assessment 4 | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Essay No. Words: 2000 |
| Take Home Exam | Yes | 40% | All offerings | No. Words: 2000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Approaches to Peace: A Reader in Peace Studies
ISBN: 9780190637590
Barash, D. (ed), Oxford University Press 4th ed. 2018
Text refers to: All offerings
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