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PEAC354 Post-Conflict Justice and Reconciliation Processes

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 2 On line
Armidale Trimester 2 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 PEAC353 or PEAC453 or PEAC554 or PDPS354 or PDPS451 or PDPS454
Notes

Contribution to online discussion is encouraged.
Combined Units PEAC554 - Post-Conflict Justice and Reconciliation Processes
Coordinator(s) Marty Branagan (marty.branagan@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit critically explores processes of reconciliation and justice associated with post-conflict situations. It examines legal and political mechanisms established to call to account the perpetrators of atrocities and human rights 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, Timor Leste and Yugoslavia are included. It also examines processes of reconciliation amongst deeply divided societies. It evaluates the effectiveness of reconciliation mechanisms in situations such as Australia, Mozambique, the Solomon Islands and Northern Ireland.
Materials Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. evaluate judicial, democratic and other mechanisms which address atrocities committed during conflict;
  2. define the various processes and practices involved in coping with the psychosocial trauma endured by communities in conflict;
  3. analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of current attempts at reconciliation in deeply divided societies;
  4. complete an applied analysis of the effectiveness of post conflict truth, justice and reconciliation processes;
  5. complete a gender analysis of a reconciliation process; and
  6. evaluate the competing priorities for the various stakeholders in a post-conflict situation.

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 covers the specific area of post-conflict truth and justice processes.The unit is assessed through two written assignments and online participation. 		True True
2 Communication Skills
Students will further develop their communication skills through written feedback on the assignments and participation component of the unit. Students will be assessed on their style and clarity of writing, expression and development of ideas, and referencing. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Students will be taught how reconciliation and restorative justice is promoted in deeply divided societies. They will analyse and evaluate reconciliation and justice processes in different areas of the world and will be expected to write an applied analysis of the processes undergone in one specific country. 		True
4 Information Literacy
Students will be assisted to search for relevant literature and educated as to how to assess its validity and value. Students will be assessed on their ability to identify and critically analyse the relevant literature from a wide range of sources including grey literature. 		True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Students will be provided with necessary skills of life long utility to be able to research, write on and discuss social issues. 		True
6 Problem Solving
Students will be assessed on their ability to deconstruct the essay question and to integrate theory and literature into their answer. 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 taught conflict resolution skills. 		True
7 Social Responsibility
This unit will make students aware of the need for reconciliation and justuice and demonstrate various ways in which these goals have been achieved 		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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