CRES500

Begins with a study of theory for understanding conflict and models for conflict transformation and peacebuilding. Examines a range of themes relating to conflict involving religion, culture, ethnicity, nationalism and identity: What happens during the encounter between two vastly different ideological systems? When peoples' histories seem to collide or when identities seem incompatible? Explore these and other issues through a series of case studies from both inside the US and abroad. Also studies the various methods that have been employed in efforts to resolve these conflicts. Incorporates perspectives from a variety of different inter-disciplines.

Level: UG (E),