Topic: Global Politics of Peace and Social Justice

Catalog description

This course provides the opportunity to explore a wide variety of theories and applications within the fields of international relations and peace and justice studies. This course takes a multidisciplinary approach to the global politics of peace and social justice by drawing on insights and analysis from the fields of political science, international relations, criminal justice, psychology, religion, gender studies, economics, sociology, anthropology, urban studies, the fine arts and others. This class is intended to be interactive and participatory in nature. Using a variety of teaching g techniques including readings, lectures, class discussions, games, case studies, role plays, training exercises and simulations, the students examine a range of conflict intervention options and are able to evaluate the relative strengths and disadvantages of a variety of skills and techniques. Contains POL 114 and PJS 101 .