PEAC554 Post-Conflict Justice and Reconciliation Processes
Updated: 15 April 2009| Credit Points | 6 | ||||||
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| Online level | Level B - Internet access required | ||||||
| Intensive School(s) | None | ||||||
| Supervised Exam | There is no UNE Supervised Examination. | ||||||
| Pre-requisites | candidature in a postgraduate award | ||||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||||
| Restrictions | PDPS354 or PDPS454 or PEAC354 or PEAC453 | ||||||
| Notes | None | ||||||
| Combined Units |
PEAC354 - Post-Conflict Justice and Reconciliation Processes |
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| Coordinator(s) | Helen Ware (hware@une.edu.au) | ||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit explores processes of reconciliation and justice implemented in post-conflict situations. It examines legal and political mechanisms established to call to account atrocities and violations committed during conflict. It evaluates the role that war crimes tribunals, truth commissions and informal justice mechanisms play in the transition from conflict to peace. Case studies from South Africa, Rwanda and Yugoslavia are included. It also examines processes of reconciliation amongst deeply divided societies. It evaluates the effectiveness of reconciliation mechanisms in Australia, Israel/Palestine and Northern Ireland. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
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Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Disclaimer | Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period. |