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Urban Violence And Security

This course is designed for undergraduate students in Peace and Conflict Management, providing a comprehensive understanding of urban violence and security. It explores the impacts and effects of urbanization, conflict, and violence in urban areas. Students will learn about conflict management strategies, security measures, and the roles of various stakeholders in ensuring peace. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address urban violence and promote security in diverse urban settings.

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150h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Urban ViolenceSecurityConflict ManagementUrbanizationHuman Security

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

Urbanization

2

Conflict

3

Violence

4

Urban Violence

5

Security

6

Human Security

7

Conflict Management Strategies

8

Urban Planning

Total Topics8 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

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Conflict Resolution Specialist

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Security Analyst

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Urban Planner

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Peacebuilding Practitioner

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Community Development Officer

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Government AgenciesNon-Governmental OrganizationsInternational OrganizationsCommunity DevelopmentSecurity Sector

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Urbanisation and Urban Problems

2h

Unit 1: Meaning/Definition of Urbanisation

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to urbanization and its various definitions.
  • •Identify the features and attributes of an urban center.
  • •Understand the changes that an urban center undergoes.
Week
2

Module 1: Urbanisation and Urban Problems

6h

Unit 2: Causes and Effects of Urbanisation

3 study hours
  • •Examine the causes of urbanization, including lack of facilities and job opportunities.
  • •Analyze the effects of urbanization, such as slums and environmental degradation.
  • •Discuss the merits and demerits of rural-urban migration.

Unit 3: Benefits and Challenges of Urbanisation

3 study hours
  • •Identify the benefits of urbanization, including economic advancement and technological improvement.
  • •Discuss the challenges of urbanization, such as poverty and environmental degradation.
  • •Understand the implications of neglecting rural development.
Week
3

Module 1: Urbanisation and Urban Problems

6h

Unit 4: Urban Transportation System

3 study hours
  • •Discuss urban transportation systems and their impact on city life.
  • •Analyze the effects of poor urban transportation systems.
  • •Suggest ways to improve urban transportation and manage related problems.

Unit 5: Urban Centres and Planning

3 study hours
  • •Discuss urban planning and its importance for city management.
  • •Determine how urban centers can be well-planned and managed.
  • •State the implications of unplanned urban systems.
Week
4

Module 2: Conflict and Its Attributes

4h

Unit 1: Meaning/Definition of Conflict

4 study hours
  • •Define conflict and provide examples to substantiate the definition.
  • •Identify and discuss the different levels at which conflict can occur.
  • •Predict the challenges and consequences of conflict.
Week
5

Module 2: Conflict and Its Attributes

4h

Unit 2: Understanding Conflict

4 study hours
  • •Explain the interplay between power and conflict.
  • •Discuss different conflict handling styles.
  • •Analyze conflict issues and actors involved.
Week
6

Module 2: Conflict and Its Attributes

6h

Unit 3: Domestic and School Violent Conflict

3 study hours
  • •Define domestic and school violence.
  • •Discuss the causes and types of domestic and school violence.
  • •Explain the management of domestic and school violence.

Unit 4: Violent Conflict and Security

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the relationship between violent conflict and security.
  • •State the effects of violent conflict on security.
  • •Suggest preventive measures for violence.
Week
7

Module 2: Conflict and Its Attributes

4h

Unit 5: Conflict Management Strategies

4 study hours
  • •Discuss conflict management strategies.
  • •Mention and discuss the various alternatives for dispute resolution mechanisms.
  • •Mention and discuss the multi-tracks diplomacy.
Week
8

Module 3: Violence and Urban Violence

6h

Unit 1: Meaning/Definition of Violence

3 study hours
  • •Define violence and identify its attributes.
  • •State the features of violence.
  • •Differentiate between violence and conflict.

Unit 2: Meaning/Definition of Urban Violence

3 study hours
  • •Define urban violence and discuss its characteristics.
  • •Mention various types of urban violence.
  • •Understand the problems of urbanization.
Week
9

Module 3: Violence and Urban Violence

6h

Unit 3: Causes of Urban Violence

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the causes of urban violence.
  • •State the attributes and features of urban violence in general.
  • •Differentiate the causes of urban violence from one another.

Unit 4: Youths and Urban Violence

3 study hours
  • •Discuss urban youth and violence.
  • •List and explain the factors responsible for urban youths' interest in violence.
  • •Explain the management of urban violence.
Week
10

Module 4: Security and Human Security

6h

Unit 1: Meaning/Definition of Security

3 study hours
  • •Define security as a concept.
  • •Explain security and the nature of its challenges.
  • •State the various dimensions of security.

Unit 2: Importance of Security

3 study hours
  • •State the importance of security.
  • •Explain all what security entails.
  • •Discuss the problems and challenges of security.
Week
11

Module 4: Security and Human Security

6h

Unit 3: Insecurity and Conflict Emergence

3 study hours
  • •Determine how insecurity can lead to conflict.
  • •State the features and attributes of insecurity.
  • •Predict the challenges and consequences of insecurity.

Unit 4: Cooperative Security Efforts

3 study hours
  • •Discuss cooperative security efforts.
  • •State the efforts of security agents.
  • •Explain human needs.
Week
12

Module 4: Security and Human Security

4h

Unit 5: Management of Insecurity

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the management of insecurity.
  • •List and explain the factors responsible for insecurity.
  • •Apply the techniques of insecurity management.
Week
13

Module 4: Security and Human Security

6h

Final Revision

6 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units.
  • •Focus on key concepts and theories.
  • •Prepare for assignments and final examination.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Thoroughly review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their feedback.

2

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key definitions, theories, and concepts.

3

Practice applying conflict management strategies to real-world scenarios.

4

Develop case studies based on examples of urban violence and security challenges.

5

Focus on understanding the relationships between urbanization, conflict, violence, and security.

6

Create concept maps linking Units in Module 2 (Conflict) and Module 3 (Violence).

7

Allocate specific study time for each module, prioritizing areas of weakness.

8

Review key definitions from Units 1 of each module (Urbanization, Conflict, Violence, Security).

9

Practice essay questions on the causes and management of urban violence.

10

Prepare concise notes on the different types of security (political, economic, human, etc.).

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