International Conflict Negotiation

Catalog description

This course examines theories about and sources of conflict (resource allocation and shortage; ideological, religious, and cultural disagreement; power distribution; perceptions of security; etc) to set the stage for conflict analysis and negotiation. In conflict analysis, the impact of cultural-linguistic systems on agreements and disagreements is examined. Culturally sensitive strategies of negotiation, conflict resolution, and mediation also are examined and practiced. Students will write several case reports on situations of conflict and also prepare a medium-length (20 pp. or so) term paper.