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09/09 - 12/22 | ||||||
M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
1:30 pm |
1:30 pm |
Subject: Justice & Peace Studies (JPST)
CRN: 44490
Online: Some Synchronous | Lecture
Online
Old Core Requirements Met:
UG Core Human Diversity
2020 Core Requirements Met:
Global Perspective
Other Requirements Met:
FYE Cultural, Social Transf
FYE Social Justice
CommGood/Community-Engaged
Writing to learn
Major aspects of world and local conflict, theories of social science relating to conflict and violence, and various proposals for solutions. Among the aspects of conflict studied are cultural differences, scarcity of resources, economic and social structures, international trade, the arms race, corruption, oppression and war. Proposed solutions assessed include development, structural changes, world governance, multinational agencies, military power, civilian-based defense, active nonviolence for social change, conflict resolution, disarmament, cultural exchange, religious revival and prayer. These topics are considered in the light of theory, history, and literature. Students apply these concepts by investigating one country or geographic area in depth through a semester long research project. Usually offered every semester.
4 Credits
09/09 - 12/22 | ||||||
M | T | W | Th | F | Sa | Su |
1:30 pm |
1:30 pm |
Subject: Justice & Peace Studies (JPST)
CRN: 47787
Online: Some Synchronous | Lecture
Online
Old Core Requirements Met:
UG Core Human Diversity
2020 Core Requirements Met:
Global Perspective
Other Requirements Met:
FYE Cultural, Social Transf
FYE Social Justice
CommGood/Community-Engaged
Writing to learn
Major aspects of world and local conflict, theories of social science relating to conflict and violence, and various proposals for solutions. Among the aspects of conflict studied are cultural differences, scarcity of resources, economic and social structures, international trade, the arms race, corruption, oppression and war. Proposed solutions assessed include development, structural changes, world governance, multinational agencies, military power, civilian-based defense, active nonviolence for social change, conflict resolution, disarmament, cultural exchange, religious revival and prayer. These topics are considered in the light of theory, history, and literature. Students apply these concepts by investigating one country or geographic area in depth through a semester long research project. Usually offered every semester.
4 Credits