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PEAC503 Active Resistance: Contemporary Nonviolence

Updated: 05 January 2010
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus C - 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 PDPS301 or PDPS401 or PEAC303 or PEAC401
Notes None
Combined Units PEAC303 - Active Resistance: Contemporary Nonviolence
Coordinator(s) Marty Branagan (marty.branagan@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

The unit begins by examining non violence from a number of religious, philosophical and political perspectives. The wide range of alternative methods of non violence are then briefly examined. Using extensive case study material, the reasons for the success or failure of particular non violent campaigns are considered, along with ways of building peace.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

A Force More Powerful: A Century of Nonviolent Conflict
ISBN: 9780312240509
Ackerman, P. and DuVall, J., Palgrave 2001
Text refers to: Semester 1 , Off Campus
The Strategy of Nonviolent Defense: A Gandhian Approach
ISBN: 9780791425886
Burrowes, R., State University of New York 1996
Text refers to: Semester 1 , Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 50% 3000
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA:1, 2, 4-6
Assignment 2 50% 3000
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA:1, 2, 4-6
Bulletin Board 0%
Assessment Notes
Contribution to online discussion is encouraged.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1-8

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. critically discuss the issues and theories surrounding non-violence and non-violent action;
  2. analyse case histories of non-violent action; and
  3. critically discuss how they can apply non-violence in their daily life.
  4. have a greater understanding of the use of nonviolence to transform conflict

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will deepen their knowledge of the peace studies discipline, specific to this unit, is taught on an external basis by using the online Blackboard facility where essential materials are accessed. The unit is assessed through two written assignments and online participation. 		True True
2 Communication Skills
Students will be taught communication skills through written and oral feedback on the assignments and participation component of the unit. Students will be assessed on the style of writing, clarity of writing, expression and development of ideas, and referencing. Students will practice their communication skills through completing the assessment tasks (written through essays) and online discussion participation. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Students are encouraged to examine how non-violence can be practiced in Australian society. They learn the theory of non-violence and will have an awareness of global non-violent movements. 		True
4 Information Literacy
Students will be taught, and directed, to relevant literature and how to assess its validity. Students will be assessed (through the essays) on their ability to identify relevant literature, and on their ability to critically analyse the literature. 		True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Through completing the assessments, students will be provided with the necessary lifelong skills to be able to research, write and discuss social issues. These skills can be transferred to any discipline, and will be useful in any research positions. These attributes will be assessed in all of the assessments (written skills; analytical skills). In addition, students who participate in the online discussions will be provided with the skills to debate contentious topics and develop their understanding of a topic through group activities. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Students will be assessed on their ability to conceptualise problems and formulate a range of solutions to both research and presentation. Collect, collate and analyse relevant information to assist problem solving (practice). Students are also taught how to overcome/transform conflict through the use of nonviolence. 		True
7 Social Responsibility
Students taught about the ethics of violence and non-violence. 		True
8 Team Work
Students will practice working collaboratively and network effectively to solve problems on the discussion board (Blackboard) taking initiative and leading others in this environment. They will also negotiate and assert their own values and respect the values and contributions of others on the discussion board and in their own essays. 		True
   

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