Conflict Resolution
Duration
- 1 Semester/Teaching Period
Contact hours
- 36 hours
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning. For Online unit delivery, learning is conducted exclusively online.
2021 teaching periods
Swinburne Online
| Teaching Period 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
Aims and objectives
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the multi-dimensional nature of conflict;
• Describe the range of analytical models applied to the study of conflict and its resolution;
• Outline the complex dynamics of conflict situations;
• Demonstrate an understanding of trends and developments in conflict resolution;
• Critically assess conflict resolution methods, approaches and case studies, working independently and with others.
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
This unit will involve up to 150 hours of work including:
On-campus
| Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
| Face to Face Contact Lecture Tutorial |
1 2 |
12 12 |
12 24 |
| Online Contact | N/A |
|
|
| Specified Learning Activities Weekly Readings Lecture note revision Assessment Research/Reading/Writing |
2 0.5 4 |
12 12 10 |
24 6 40 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities includes independent study, assignment preparation, revision |
|
| 44 |
| TOTAL |
|
| 150 hours/12.5cp |
SOL
| Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
| Face to Face Contact |
|
| N / A |
| Online Contact Collaborate sessions |
1 | 4 sessions across the 12 weeks |
4 |
| Specified Learning Activities Interactive Discussion Board activities Online eLA-student interactions Readings Viewing videos Self-check tests and/or online tests | 8 | 12 | 96 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities Independent study Assessment tasks Reading up on current affairs relevant to topics | Recommended |
| 50 |
| TOTAL |
|
| 150 hours /12.5cp |
Assessment
| Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
| Major Essay | Individual | 50% | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Project Reports | Individual | 30% | 1, 3, 4 |
| Presentations | Group | 20% | 3, 4, 5 |
General skills outcomes
• Analysis Skills
• Teamwork Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Communication Skills
• Ability to work independently
Content
• Origins and development of conflict resolution and peace studies;
• The nature, sources, and definitions of conflict;
• Models of and approaches to conflict resolution and peace;
• Application of models and approaches to relevant case studies; and
• Criticisms of and obstacles to conflict resolution
Study resources
- Reading materials.