DIPL8004 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
| Offered By | Asia-Pacific College of Diplomacy |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Diplomacy |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2010 and First Semester, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course offers students a rigorous introduction to the theory and practice of conflict resolution and negotiation. It examines various approaches to the definition of conflict and violence, and surveys theories relating to the causes, management, and prevention of conflict, either interstate or intrastate. It also seeks to identify the circumstances in which diplomatic interventions can contribute to the amelioration of conflict, and draws on examples from the Asia-Pacific region to highlight some of the key challenges involved in resolving deep-rooted conflicts. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion, students will have a thorough knowledge of the study of political violence in contemporary world politics through an analysis of its causes, dynamics and management. Students will also be able to analyse, understand and explain conflict and find ways through negotiation and diplomacy to manage and hopefully even resolve and prevent its occurrence. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Written work of 5000 words |
| Workload |
Students undertaking this course could expect a workload of 10 hours per week. This is inclusive of actual contact hours for lectures and also out of class preparation time. |
| Course Classification(s) | SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. |
| Prescribed Texts | A compilation of prescribed readings will be distributed to students at the beginning of the semester. |
| Programs | Doctor of Diplomatic Studies, Master of Diplomacy/Master of International Affairs, Master of Diplomacy/Master of Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies, Master of Diplomacy/Master of Strategic Affairs, Master of Diplomacy/Master of Laws, Master of Diplomacy/Master of Asia-Pacific Studies, Master of Diplomacy/Master of Arts (International Relations), Master of Diplomacy/Master of Arts (Strategic Studies), Master of Diplomacy/Master of Public Policy, Master of Diplomacy/Master of International and Development Economics, Master of Diplomacy/Master of International Law, Master of Diplomacy/Master of Environmental Management and Development, Master of Diplomacy/Master of Public Administration, and Master of Diplomatic Studies |
| Other Information |
Delivery Mode
On campus, Semester 1. |
| Academic Contact | Professor William Maley |
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