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Introduction To Conflict Transformation

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and theories of conflict transformation. It explores various types of conflicts, their causes, and effective handling styles. The course examines peace-building strategies, multi-track diplomacy, and the role of human security in post-conflict settings. Students will learn about issue, actor, rule, and structure transformation, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary for promoting sustainable peace and reconciliation in diverse contexts.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Conflict TransformationPeace BuildingViolenceHuman SecurityDiplomacy

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Conflict Definition

2

Types of Conflict

3

Conflict Theories

4

Conflict Causes

5

Conflict Handling Styles

6

Peace Building

7

Multi-Track Diplomacy

8

Violence

9

Human Security

10

Conflict Transformation

Total Topics10 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Peace Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Conflict Mediator

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Diplomat

Apply your skills in this growing field

Humanitarian Aid Worker

Apply your skills in this growing field

Community Development Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

GovernmentNon-Governmental OrganizationsInternational RelationsCommunity DevelopmentSocial Work

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Essentials of Conflict Transformation

2h

Unit 1: What is Conflict?

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to conflict transformation.
  • •Understand the dynamics of conflict.
  • •Differentiate between conflict and cooperation.
Week
2

Module 1: Essentials of Conflict Transformation

2h

Unit 2: Types of Conflict

2 study hours
  • •Identify different types of conflict.
  • •Analyze conflicts and determine their contextual features.
  • •Differentiate ethnic conflict from religious conflict.
Week
3

Module 1: Essentials of Conflict Transformation

2h

Unit 3: Conflict Causation Theories

2 study hours
  • •Understand what a theory is and is not.
  • •Use theory to explain different types of conflict.
  • •Understand the empirical and theoretical distinction between violence and conflict.
Week
4

Module 1: Essentials of Conflict Transformation

2h

Unit 4: Causes of Conflict

2 study hours
  • •Explain the basic causes of conflicts.
  • •Understand the particular features of each type of conflict.
  • •Relate types of conflict to different scenarios.
Week
5

Module 1: Essentials of Conflict Transformation

2h

Unit 5: Post-Conflict Community in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Understand what constitutes a post-conflict community.
  • •Grasp the defining features of a post-conflict community.
  • •Know the types of post-conflict communities.
Week
6

Module 1: Essentials of Conflict Transformation

2h

Unit 6: Type of Post-Conflict Community

2 study hours
  • •Identify different types of post-conflict communities.
  • •Understand problems confronting post-conflict communities.
  • •Differentiate between a post-conflict community and a post-disaster community.
Week
7

Module 2: Conflict Handling Styles

2h

Unit 1: Types of Conflict Handling Styles

2 study hours
  • •Understand the application of different styles of handling conflicts.
  • •Identify the most effective style applicable to any conflict situation.
  • •Discuss the desirability of dialogue in preference to debate.
Week
8

Module 2: Conflict Handling Styles

2h

Unit 2: Guide to Intervening in Conflicts

2 study hours
  • •Identify the necessary steps to be taken before intervening in a conflict.
  • •Understand the background and history of the situation.
  • •Appreciate the imperative of adequate preparation prior to intervening in conflicts.
Week
9

Module 2: Conflict Handling Styles

2h

Unit 3: Tools of pre-intervention analysis

2 study hours
  • •Understand the use of tools of conflict analysis.
  • •Analyze conflicts in ways that will proffer informed steps for constructive management.
  • •Apply the pyramid tree, conflict tree, and the onion tools.
Week
10

Module 2: Conflict Handling Styles

2h

Unit 4: Peace keeping as a Conflict Handing Style

2 study hours
  • •Understand that peacekeeping can be another form of conflict handling style.
  • •Identify that peacekeeping can be used in intra-state and international conflicts.
  • •State what peacekeeping entails.
Week
11

Module 3: Peace Building and Conflict Transformation

2h

Unit 1: Peace – Building

2 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of peace building and different genres.
  • •Apply peace building to support the process of conflict transformation.
Week
12

Module 3: Peace Building and Conflict Transformation

4h

Unit 2: Multi – Track – Diplomacy

2 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of Multi-Track Diplomacy.
  • •Know how to make use of different tracks in the concept to achieve smooth transformation of conflicts.

Unit 3: Violence: A conceptual Discourse

2 study hours
  • •Understand what constitutes violence.
  • •Know different perspectives of violence.
  • •Appreciate the link between a mastery of the concept for the transformation of conflict.
Week
13

Module 3: Peace Building and Conflict Transformation

4h

Unit 4: Forms of Violence

2 study hours
  • •Understand different levels and contexts of violence.
  • •Identify how to undertake proper and adequate transformation in the aftermath of violent conflicts.
  • •Understand the concept of security and the correlative relationship between peace and security.

Unit 5: Conflict Transformation and Human Security

2 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of security.
  • •Know the correlative relationship between peace and security.
  • •Appreciate the fundamentality of human security for conflict transformation.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all key definitions and concepts from each unit.

2

Create flashcards for important theories and models.

3

Practice applying conflict analysis tools to case studies.

4

Focus on understanding the differences between conflict resolution, management, and transformation.

5

Prepare examples of real-world conflicts to illustrate your understanding of the course material.

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