Ethnic Conflict and Political Violence

Catalog description

This course focuses on the causes, prevention and consequences of conflict and political violence based on identity, nationalism, and ethnicity. It also covers civil wars and terrorism as they relate to these issues, with particular focus placed upon ethno-religious identity. Importance is also placed on how ethnic conflict affects US policy and US intervention. Areas of focus may include Afghanistan, Bosnia, Burma/Myanmar, Chechnya, Darfur, Israel, Iran, Iraq, Kosovo, Northern Ireland, Rwanda, and Syria. Contact Hours: 3 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Schedule Type (Primary): Seminar Schedule Type (Additional): Small Group,Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.