POLS317

International Politics: Peace and Security in International Relations

30 points

Not offered 2018, offered in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences

Description

In this course, we will look at the rise of peace studies as a new field of social inquiry. The overall purpose of the course is to search for answers to key questions: 1) Why Violence, and 2) How Peace? Topics covered include social, structural, and psychological theories of violence; the concepts of positive and negative peace; religious and moral dimensions of peace studies; and peace movements in New Zealand and abroad.

Prerequisites

30 points in POLS at 200 level. Students without 30 points at 200 level in POLS but with at least a B average in 75 points in appropriate courses may be admitted with the approval of the Head of Department and/or Programme Coordinator.

Restrictions

ILAP657