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PS010. Political Conflicts
- GENERAL INFORMATION
| Title | Political Conflicts |
| Unit code | PS010 |
| Credit rating | 15 |
| Level | MA |
| Contact hours | 21 |
| Pre-requisite units | History of Political Thought, Method of Sociological Research |
| Co-requisite units | |
| School responsible | Moscow School of Social & Economic Science (Faculty of Political Science) |
| Member of staff responsible | Dr. Timur Minyazhev |
- AIMS
The Political conflicts are a basic component of the master’s degree programme on political science. This course is devoted to theoretical approaches in the domain of political conflicts. We will discuss various topics, varying from political conflict analysis to problem-solving conflict resolution.
Theory is particularly important in an emerging and developing discipline. The Political conflicts are an interdisciplinary and a poly-paradigmatic area of political science. The course introduces major theoretical approaches in the field of political conflict science. Our main task is to rule out non-theoretical explanations and to focus on scientific-based core principles of political conflict studies. Furthermore, attention to the relation between ethno-political conflict and political conflict in Russia is considered.
The course has three overlapping aims:
- To provide holistic thinking for participants to learn how different theories in political conflict studies exist and the necessity to understand their complex interrelations;
- To extend professional competences of the participants;
- To give comprehensive understanding of relations between theory and practice that is needed to develop effective interventions in political conflict.
- BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIT
1. Theory of political conflict.
2. The concept of political conflict.
3. The analysis of political conflict (conflict mapping): structure, dynamics, context.
4. Political upheavals and revolutions.
5. The ethno-political conflicts.
6. Theory and practice of conflict resolution.
7. Mediation and negotiation in the process of political conflict resolution.
Core Reading
- Bruce W. Dayton and Louis Kriesberg (ed.) Conflict transformation and peacebuilding: moving from violence to sustainable peace. London and New York: Routledge, 2009.
- Bruun H.H. Science, values and politics in Max Weber’s methodology. – Rev.ed. England, Hampshire: Ashgate Publishing Limited, 2007.
- Burton J. Violence Explained. Manchester and New York: Manchester University Press, 1997. Chapter 2.
- Burton J. (ed.) Conflict: Human Needs Theory. London: Macmillan, 1990.
- Dunn D. From Power Politics to Conflict Resolution. Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire and New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2004. Chap.6 & 7
- Foran J. (ed). Theorizing Revolutions. London and New York: Routledge, 1997. Part I.
- Mittelman J.H. Globalization Syndrome: Transformation & Resistance. Ewing, NJ, USA: Princeton University Press, 2000. Part III.
- Zartman I. Negotiation and Conflict Management. London and New York: Routledge, 2008. Part II
- INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
| Category of outcome | Students should/will (please delete as appropriate) be able to: |
| Knowledge and understanding | - know and understand of the main definitions and concepts of conflict resolution; - understand the whole area of contemporary theories in political conflict science; |
| Intellectual skills | - develop understanding of relations between theory and practice that is needed to develop effective interventions in political conflict; - analyze the various types of conflicts, taking into account the relationship between ethno-political conflict and political conflict; - develop the ability of conflict-mapping (structure, dynamics, context); |
| Practical skills | - resolve problems: identify the features of problem, including aspects of risk and select approaches and solutions; - identify desired communication outcomes; enhance understanding and engagement by academic and professional audiences; - research independently, by identifying and managing library and information resources including online, correctly citing, acknowledging and referencing sources; - undertake effectively independent and self-managed learning; |
| Transferable skills and personal qualities | - effective written and oral communication; - reflect and write analytically; - engage in scientific discussion and deliver creative and original thought; - find information and use information technology (including e-library resources) - exercise self-reliance skills and develop independent learning ability; - manage time and work to deadlines. |
- LEARNING AND TEACHING PROCESSES (INCLUDING THE USE OF E-LEARNING)
- Contact hours: lections (70%) and tutorials (30%)
- Private assignment preparation
- Directed reading (paper and electronic texts)
- Essay writing
- ASSESSMENT (INCLUDING THE USE OF E-LEARNING)
| Assessment task | Length | Weighting within unit (if relevant) |
| Essay | 3000-5000 words | 100% |
| Date of current version | 12 March 2010 |
| Approved by Deans’ meeting | 23 March 2010 |