Description
Unit 1: Conflict Prevention: Theories and Approaches
Explores theories, models, and international mechanisms for preventing conflict.
Learning Objectives:
– Explain the stages and principles of conflict prevention.
– Identify early warning signs and root causes of international disputes.
Content: Explores theories, models, and international mechanisms for preventing conflict.
Activity: Debate conflict prevention strategies in international law.
Assessment: Reflection paper and theory comprehension quiz.
Unit 2: Analyzing the Root Causes of Conflict
Breaks down political, economic, and social triggers of unrest.
Learning Objectives:
– Identify early warning signs and root causes of international disputes.
– Apply mediation techniques in bilateral and multilateral settings.
Content: Breaks down political, economic, and social triggers of unrest.
Activity: Root cause analysis worksheet using a recent conflict.
Assessment: Root cause report and group discussion analysis.
Unit 3: Early Warning Systems and Risk Indicators
Examines global monitoring systems and field-based risk indicators.
Learning Objectives:
– Apply mediation techniques in bilateral and multilateral settings.
– Analyze roles of third-party actors in peace processes.
Content: Examines global monitoring systems and field-based risk indicators.
Activity: Evaluate datasets and build an early warning dashboard.
Assessment: Risk indicator dashboard evaluation.
Unit 4: Diplomatic Mediation Frameworks and Tools
Introduces practical mediation tools and third-party facilitation techniques.
Learning Objectives:
– Analyze roles of third-party actors in peace processes.
– Evaluate conflict resolution frameworks such as Track I and Track II diplomacy.
Content: Introduces practical mediation tools and third-party facilitation techniques.
Activity: Role-play a mediator in a three-party negotiation.
Assessment: Mediator role-play feedback rubric.
Unit 5: Track I, Track II, and Multi-Level Mediation
Differentiates diplomatic mediation approaches across sectors.
Learning Objectives:
– Evaluate conflict resolution frameworks such as Track I and Track II diplomacy.
– Demonstrate effective communication skills for peacebuilding.
Content: Differentiates diplomatic mediation approaches across sectors.
Activity: Write comparative notes on Track I vs. Track II diplomacy.
Assessment: Comparative framework report.
Unit 6: Dialogue Facilitation and Stakeholder Engagement
Covers tools for inclusive dialogue, trust-building, and engagement.
Learning Objectives:
– Demonstrate effective communication skills for peacebuilding.
– Design inclusive dialogue formats that account for diverse stakeholders.
Content: Covers tools for inclusive dialogue, trust-building, and engagement.
Activity: Facilitate a mock dialogue roundtable on policy reform.
Assessment: Facilitation observation checklist.
Unit 7: Culture, Identity, and Conflict Sensitivity
Considers cultural awareness and sensitivity in peace processes.
Learning Objectives:
– Design inclusive dialogue formats that account for diverse stakeholders.
– Use real-world case studies to model conflict prevention strategies.
Content: Considers cultural awareness and sensitivity in peace processes.
Activity: Create a conflict map integrating cultural elements.
Assessment: Conflict map project scoring rubric.
Unit 8: Case Studies in Diplomatic Peacebuilding
Applies course concepts to global peacebuilding success stories.
Learning Objectives:
– Use real-world case studies to model conflict prevention strategies.
– Manage diplomatic negotiations in post-conflict environments.
Content: Applies course concepts to global peacebuilding success stories.
Activity: Present on lessons learned from a peacebuilding case study.
Assessment: Case study presentation evaluation.
Unit 9: Simulation: Mediating a Regional Crisis
Students engage in a live mediation simulation under pressure.
Learning Objectives:
– Manage diplomatic negotiations in post-conflict environments.
– Create a conflict prevention and mediation action plan.
Content: Students engage in a live mediation simulation under pressure.
Activity: Conduct a multi-stakeholder negotiation simulation.
Assessment: Simulation debrief and peer critique.
Unit 10: Capstone: Conflict Prevention Strategy Design
Each student presents a comprehensive action plan for conflict prevention.
Learning Objectives:
– Create a conflict prevention and mediation action plan.
– Explain the stages and principles of conflict prevention.
Content: Each student presents a comprehensive action plan for conflict prevention.
Activity: Develop a full strategy plan for crisis prevention.
Assessment: Capstone strategy submission and oral defense.
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