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PEAC352 Building Peace in Post Conflict Situations

Updated: 26 October 2011
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 On line
Armidale Trimester 1 On Campus
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites any 12cp or candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions GeoPlan351 or GeoPlan451 or PDPS351 or PDPS451 or PEAC351 or PEAC451 or PEAC552
Notes

Contribution to online discussion is encouraged.
Combined Units PEAC552 - Building Peace in Post Conflict Situations
Coordinator(s) Marty Branagan (marty.branagan@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit explores the distinctions between the processes of peacekeeping, peacemaking and peace building in conflict situations. It focuses on the main tasks in recovery and reconstruction using detailed case studies from Asia, the Pacific, Africa and Europe. It explores best practice for creating a stable peace through community development and governmental intervention. Topics include: the role played by government and NGOs; decommissioning of weapons and demobilisation of combatants; economic and socio-cultural reconstruction; the rebuilding of the education and health sectors, gender issues and peace building at a community level. Controversial aspects of the 'liberal peace' ideal are also examined.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Civil Society and Peacebuilding: A Critical Assessment
ISBN: 9781588266729
Thania Paffenolz (ed.) Lynne Reinner Pub 2009
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On Campus and Online
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
Assessment Notes
Essay
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-6 GA:1, 2, 4-7
Assignment 2 50% 3000
Assessment Notes
Essay
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-6 GA:1, 2, 4-7

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. Have a greater understanding of the issues surrounding recovery and reconstruction after armed conflict;
  2. Better understand the complexities of reaching and sustaining peace and reconciliation processes;
  3. Complete an applied analysis of the necessary processes undergone by countries recovering from armed conflict.
  4. Use the case study method to compare and contrast peacebilding processes;
  5. Apply Gender Analysis to peacebulding plans & programmes; and
  6. Debate the appropriateness of the ?liberal peace? model.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the peace studies discipline, specific to this unit, is taught on an external basis by using the online facility where essential materials are accessed. The unit is assessed through two written assignments and participation in the online discussion board is encouraged. 		True True
2 Communication Skills
Students will be use and improve 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 practise their communication skills through completing the assessment tasks with online discussion encouraged. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
A global perspective is at the core of this topic which is only peripherally concerned with Australia. 		True
4 Information Literacy
Students will be assisted to find and critically evaluate the literature Students will be assessed on their ability to identify relevant literature, and on their ability to critically analyse the literature. Students learn to use a wide range of on-line materials from overseas newspapers to video records. There is a special emhasis on learning to use the resources provided by international organizations such as the UN and the World Bank. 		True True
5 Life-Long Learning
By 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 position. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Students will be assessed on their ability to deconstruct set questions and to integrate theory and literature into their answers. Students will need to work out how to address the question and where the most appropriate material is to answer the question. Students are also introduced toconflict 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 shown 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 essays and online discussion postings. 		True True True
8 Team Work
Students will practise their teamwork skills through participating in online discussion postings and exploring how conflict is managed and the peace building process. They will be required to discuss the weekly topics with their fellow students in a thoughtful and respectful manner. 		True
   

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