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-affected and post-conflict countries. In the first half of the course, the students will receive advanced knowledge on 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 second half of 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)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Successful completion of 1 year introductory level and an intermediate course is required or permission from the course coordinator.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 12 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
External (Online Discussions (forums on set questions based on readings and research))	2 hours x 12 weeks

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
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.