Urban Violence And Security
- Social Sciences
- 300 level
- 3 credit units
- 226 pages
- 20 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 150 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study, problem solving
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PCR362, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PCR362 · UNIT 1 MEANING/DEFINITION OF URBANISATION
The variation in nature of cities or urban centres, demographically speaking makes it difficult to lay down any common criteria for the definition of an urban centre. The United Nations’ definition states thus: “An urban centre is a city that has 20,000 or more in population. The urban centre is largely characterised by non-agrarian economic activities”.
What you should be able to do
- Define and differentiate between conflict and violence.
- Analyze the causes and effects of urbanization on urban violence.
- Apply conflict management strategies to address urban violence.
- Evaluate the importance of security and human security in urban settings.
- Identify and assess the roles of various stakeholders in urban violence and security.
- Develop strategies for managing insecurity and promoting peaceful coexistence.
What it prepares you for
- Conflict Resolution Specialist
- Security Analyst
- Urban Planner
- Peacebuilding Practitioner
- Community Development Officer
- Government Agencies
- Non-Governmental Organizations
- International Organizations
- Community Development
- Security Sector
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Conflict and Its Attributes
Unit 2: Understanding Conflict
Requires understanding of complex theoretical frameworks and their practical applications in conflict situations.
- Module 3: Violence and Urban Violence
Unit 3: Causes of Urban Violence
Demands critical analysis of various factors contributing to urban violence and their interrelationships.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 66 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Urbanisation and Urban Problems
Unit 1: Meaning/Definition of Urbanisation · 2 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 2Module 1: Urbanisation and Urban Problems
Unit 2: Causes and Effects of Urbanisation · 3 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 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 3Module 1: Urbanisation and Urban Problems
Unit 4: Urban Transportation System · 3 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 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 4Module 2: Conflict and Its Attributes
Unit 1: Meaning/Definition of Conflict · 4 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 5Module 2: Conflict and Its Attributes
Unit 2: Understanding Conflict · 4 hours
Explain the interplay between power and conflict.. Discuss different conflict handling styles.. Analyze conflict issues and actors involved..
- Week 6Module 2: Conflict and Its Attributes
Unit 3: Domestic and School Violent Conflict · 3 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 hours
Discuss the relationship between violent conflict and security.. State the effects of violent conflict on security.. Suggest preventive measures for violence..
- Week 7Module 2: Conflict and Its Attributes
Unit 5: Conflict Management Strategies · 4 hours
Discuss conflict management strategies.. Mention and discuss the various alternatives for dispute resolution mechanisms.. Mention and discuss the multi-tracks diplomacy..
- Week 8Module 3: Violence and Urban Violence
Unit 1: Meaning/Definition of Violence · 3 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 hours
Define urban violence and discuss its characteristics.. Mention various types of urban violence.. Understand the problems of urbanization..
- Week 9Module 3: Violence and Urban Violence
Unit 3: Causes of Urban Violence · 3 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 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 10Module 4: Security and Human Security
Unit 1: Meaning/Definition of Security · 3 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 hours
State the importance of security.. Explain all what security entails.. Discuss the problems and challenges of security..
- Week 11Module 4: Security and Human Security
Unit 3: Insecurity and Conflict Emergence · 3 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 hours
Discuss cooperative security efforts.. State the efforts of security agents.. Explain human needs..
- Week 12Module 4: Security and Human Security
Unit 5: Management of Insecurity · 4 hours
Discuss the management of insecurity.. List and explain the factors responsible for insecurity.. Apply the techniques of insecurity management..
- Week 13Module 4: Security and Human Security
Final Revision · 6 hours
Review all modules and units.. Focus on key concepts and theories.. Prepare for assignments and final examination..
Preparing for the exam
- Thoroughly review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their feedback.
- Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key definitions, theories, and concepts.
- Practice applying conflict management strategies to real-world scenarios.
- Develop case studies based on examples of urban violence and security challenges.
- Focus on understanding the relationships between urbanization, conflict, violence, and security.
- Create concept maps linking Units in Module 2 (Conflict) and Module 3 (Violence).
- Allocate specific study time for each module, prioritizing areas of weakness.
- Review key definitions from Units 1 of each module (Urbanization, Conflict, Violence, Security).
- Practice essay questions on the causes and management of urban violence.
- Prepare concise notes on the different types of security (political, economic, human, etc.).
Questions students ask about this course
What is PCR362 about?
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.
How many units does PCR362 have?
PCR362, Urban Violence And Security, has 20 units across 4 modules, over 226 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PCR362?
PCR362 carries 3 credit units, at 300 level in Social Sciences.
Is PCR362 hard?
PCR362 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, case study and problem solving work.
How long does PCR362 take to study?
About 150 hours of study, spread across its 20 units.
How is PCR362 assessed?
PCR362 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with PCR362?
Conflict Resolution Specialist, Security Analyst, Urban Planner, Peacebuilding Practitioner and Community Development Officer.