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INTL 33
Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies

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Course Description

This course is an introduction to the study of peace and conflict studies. Students will examine and acquire knowledge and skills related to the role of domestic and international norms and the underlying political, economic, and social systemic structures that undergird institutions and states; the impact of religious, philosophical, social, and cultural influences; and the processes and sources of both personal and social change as they relate to framing, cultivating and sustaining peace, culminating in the examination and identification of factors that attend conflict and violence with the intention of applying this understanding toward the prevention, de-escalation, and transformation of conflicts.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Develop a deep understanding of the processes that create and perpetuate peace and conflict at the intrapersonal, interpersonal, institutional, social, and global levels.
• Analyze, evaluate, and apply theories of and approaches to both positive peace and conflict transformation at the intrapersonal, interpersonal, institutional, social, and global conflicts.

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Course Details

Units

4 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Gen Ed

General Education Class

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Transferability

Transferable to both UC and CSU

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory(ies)

EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

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