This course introduces students to the manifestations and analysis of contemporary conflict in Europe (and elsewhere). It will be discussed whether present-day conflicts are different from classical war, both in terms of origin and the way they are conducted and eventually solved.
Several, sometimes contradictory, analytical and theoretical approaches to contemporary conflict will be looked at. These vary from (Neo-)Malthusian approaches focusing on scarcity, approaches dealing with state-society relations and governance or with issues of nationalism and identity, to political economies of violence and discursive approaches to conflict. In the second week the attention shifts from analysis to policy practice. Students will be exposed to recent European and international policy and practical developments in conflict management.
Period
18-07-2011 - 29-07-2011 (2 weeks)
Target group
The programme is especially designed for second and third year undergraduate students interested in contemporary conflict and in policies and practices of international conflict management. The course builds upon on the humanities and social sciences, but is also fitting for interested students from related or other disciplines.
Course aim
The aim of this course is to provide the student with a state-of-the art introduction on contemporary conflict, to review existing explanatory approaches and major policies and instruments of international conflict management.
Credits
3.0 ECTS credits+ Certificate of Attendance
Course fee
EUR 865: Course + course materials + housing
Course leader
Prof. Georg Frerks
Scholarships
Utrecht Summer School doesn't offer scholarships for this course.
Utrecht University
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Postal code: 3508 TC
City: Utrecht
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Contemporary and International Conflict Management
