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2015-2016 University Catalog

CONF 709 - War, Violence, and Conflict Resolution

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable
Considers various theories, causes, and conditions of violence, and applies them to variety of cases: family abuse, religious and ethnic violence, terrorism, revolution, and warfare. Applies insights from study of initiation, escalation, management, resolution, and prevention of violence to theories about resolving deep rooted conflicts.

Prerequisite(s): CONF 501 or 801

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0