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PEAC552 Building Peace in Post Conflict Situations

Updated: 17 October 2011
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 1 On Campus
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions GeoPlan351 or GeoPlan451 or PDPS351 or PDPS451 or PEAC351 or PEAC451 or PEAC352
Notes

Contribution to online discussion is encouraged.
Combined Units PEAC352 - Building Peace in Post Conflict Situations
Coordinator(s) Helen Ware (hware@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.
Recommended Material
Optional 		Text(s):

Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Civil Society and Peacebuilding: A Critical Assessment
ISBN: 9781588266729
Thania Paffenolz (ed.) Lynne Reinner Pub 2009
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On and 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% 3500
Assessment Notes
Essay
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-6 GA: 1, 2, 4-6
Assignment 2 50% 3500
Assessment Notes
Essay
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-6 GA: 1, 2, 4-6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate a high level understanding of the issues surrounding recovery and reconstruction after armed conflict;
  2. demonstrate a greater understanding of the theoretical & practical complexities of reaching and sustaining peace and reconciliation processes;
  3. demonstrated ability to complete an applied analysis of the necessary processes undergone by an individual recovering from armed conflict;
  4. use the case study method to critically analyse, compare and contrast peacebilding processes;
  5. pply Gender Analysis to peacebulding plans and programmes; and
  6. debate the appropriateness of the ?liberal peace? model.

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 facility where essential materials are accessed. Students reflect on the specifics of peacebuilding as opposed to peacekeeping and peace enforcement and link insights to total context.The unit is assessed through two written assignments. 		True True
2 Communication Skills
Students will practise communication skills through written 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. 		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 required to find and critically evaluate data and arguments from a wide range of sources. There is special emphasis on use of resources provided by international organizations such as the UN and the World Bank. 		True True
5 Life-Long Learning
By conducting their own research on the country of their choice students will acquire research skills of life long utility as well as the ability to critically evaluate contemporary media resources. These attributes will be assessed in all of the assessments. 		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. They will be required to collect, collate and analyse relevant information to assist problem solving. Students will also be required to demonstrate problem solving skills in relation to prioritizing essential steps in the peace building process. 		True True
7 Social Responsibility
Students will develop their awareness of Australia?s responsibilities to our disadvantaged neighbours and will consider possible actions. 		True True
8 Team Work
Students will practise working collaboratively and network effectively to solve problems on the online discussion board 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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