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PEAC528 Peacemaking

Updated: 05 January 2010
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus D - Comp/internet essential
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions PEAC328 or PEAC429 or PDPS429
Notes None
Combined Units PEAC328 - Peacemaking
Coordinator(s) Bert Jenkins (bjenkins@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

The unit, Peacemaking, deals with approaches of how to deal with conflict. It begins with conflict analysis and mapping of conflicts and then covers the roles of mediators and negotiators in conflict situations as well as in setting up of dialogue processes. The principles of peacemaking processes are applied in the unit to resolve and or transform conflict at both the macro and micro levels, including interpersonal, inter-group and international conflicts. In the second part of the unit, more emphasis is placed on conflict transformation and the analysis of obstacles to peacemaking in various contexts including individual, local community and international peacemaking.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

The Little Book of Dialogue for Difficult Subjects: A Practical Hands-On Guide
ISBN: 9781561485512
Schirch, L. and Campt, D., Good Books 2007
Note: For all students.
Text refers to: Semester 1 , Off Campus
Resolving Conflict
ISBN: 9780195568042
Tillett, G. and French, B., Oxford University Press 4th ed. 2009
Note: For all students.
Text refers to: Semester 1 , Off Campus
Contemporary Peacemaking: Conflict Peace Processes and Post War Reconstruction
ISBN: 9780230210219
Darby, J. and MacGinty, R. (eds), Palgrave Macmillan 2nd ed. 2008
Note: For students interested in peace processes for international/interstae and intra-state armed conflicts.
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 45% 2500
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 4-6
Assignment 2 45% 2500
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 4-6
Bulletin Board 10% 1500
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 4-6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. examine processes of conflict at a personal and group level;
  2. examine processes of peacekeeping at an international level;
  3. explore potential barriers to successful peacemaking and conflict resolution; and
  4. determine how planning and implementing barriers might be overcome in conflict resolution and peacemaking processes.

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 assess the importance of conflict resolution in the global context. 		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 conflict resolution skills. 		True True
7 Social Responsibility
Students will be taught about their professional responsibilities as a researcher to provide balanced and accurate research. In addition, students will be taught that they have a social responsibility to question and challenge some 'facts' and understanding the importance of understanding the dynamics of conflict. This will be assessed and taught through their responses to the essay, exam questions and discussions in tutorials or online postings. 		True 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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