Peace, Justice and Reconciliation

Course aim

To critically examine and evaluate interconnections between peace, justice and reconciliation in a variety of conflict-affected and post-conflict countries.

Course content

The context of this course is conflict and post-conflict countries. Students will develop advanced knowledge of the relationship between peace and justice in non-violent negotiations and gain understanding of  transitional justice, crimes against humanity and the role of the UN in peace missions. The course critically explores how reconciliation comes about through peace processes, truth commissions, apology and forgiveness, and in NGOs and through peace workers. 

Textbook(s)

Porter, Elisabeth 2015, Connecting Peace, Justice & Reconciliation, 1st, Lynne Rienner Publishers, Boulder, Colorado

Prerequisite(s)

Completion of any second year course from the International Relations major/sub-major within the Bachelor of Arts, or completion of any second year course when taken as an elective in another single or double degree.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Research Essay 1, Research Essay 2

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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