PEACE PSYCHOLOGY

Catalog description

(Slashed with PACS 60023 ) This course provides students with an introduction to the concepts of peace psychology and how these concepts relate to wider themes of the peace and conflict studies field, including positive and negative peace, conflict resolution and reconciliation. During the course, students investigate the micro-level psychological foundations for peace and conflict (e.g., power and emotions) and group- and national-level dynamics. During each class, a variety of psychological approaches, from neuroscience to political psychology, are discussed. This course is highly interactive, focusing on experiential learning and education. This means students should be prepared to participate during discussions, simulations and presentations. Collaborative work and case studies help students develop their ability to apply and assess peace psychology theories. Students also have opportunities to personalize course content and assignments to support their learning and research interests.