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course description

Are you interested in what causes war and how we can make the world more peaceful? Are you considering a career in diplomacy, law, conflict resolution, humanitarian aid, environmental protection, human rights, or politics?

 

In this course, you will examine the causes of war and what constitutes successful conflict resolution. Examine the different stages of conflict and then apply them to the areas of the globe that have experienced war and violence. Study the economic causes of conflict, and explore the role of individuals, popular culture, peace initiatives, governments and international organizations. You will develop a case study of a real conflict in the world, examining its causes and proposing a peace agreement and suggestions to resolve the conflict.

 

Highlights:

- Engage in active learning with simulations, role playing, and negotiation exercises, including a Model UN simulation;

- Examine case studies that will help you make sense of news headlines and the history of conflicts internationally;

- Visit the Museum of Tolerance as part of your exploration of genocide;

- Develop an individual case study with an eye toward practical steps in conflict resolution, a writing assignment that will prepare you for more advanced college work;

- Analyze popular culture and its role in either promoting conflict or peace (including movies, television, music, literature, and art).

 

Topics of Study include:

- Peace and conflict resolution;

- Religion in politics;

- Global terrorism and the war on terror;

- Human rights, women’s rights, and the rights of civilians in conflict zones;

- Genocide;

- Popular culture and politics.

课程介绍

你对战争的起因和我们如何使世界更和平感兴趣吗?你是否考虑从事外交、法律、冲突解决、人道主义援助、环境保护、人权或政治方面的职业?

 

在本课程中，学生将探讨研究战争的起因以及成功解决冲突的要素。研究冲突的不同阶段，再将其应用到全球经历过战争和暴力的地区。研究冲突的经济原因，探索个人、流行文化、和平倡议、政府和国际组织的作用。对世界上真实的冲突进行案例研究，分析其原因，提出和平协议和解决冲突的建议。

 

课程亮点:

- 通过模拟、角色扮演和谈判练习(包括模拟联合国模拟)积极学习;

- 研究有助于理解新闻标题和国际冲突历史的案例;

- 参观宽容博物馆，探索种族灭绝;

- 针对解决冲突的实际步骤，进行个人案例研究，完成写作作业，为更高难度的大学工作做准备;

- 分析流行文化及其在促进冲突或和平(包括电影、电视、音乐、文学和艺术)方面的作用。

 

课程主题：

- 冲突解决；

- 政治中的宗教作用；

- 全球恐怖主义和反恐战争；

- 人权，妇女权利和冲突地区平民的权利；

- 种族灭绝；

- 大众文化与政治。

课程时间：6.19-7.16

入学资格：

- 在线申请

- 推荐信

- 成绩单

- 托福