Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7POLS 457Conflict Resolution and Peace Research3+0+03504.01.2022

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Political Science and Public Administration (English)
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Have basic knowledge on conflict resolution
Have knowledge on the theories of conflict resolution
Apply theories on conflict resolution to actual cases
Course Content Theories on Conflict Resolution and Contemporary Issues
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Başar Baysal
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Oliver Ramsbotham, Tom Woodhouse and Hugh Miall. 2012. Contemporary Conflict Resolution. Vol. 3. Cambridge; Malden: Polity Press.
Christopher W. Moore, The Mediation Process: Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2014 (available online at the library database (Ebrary).
Course Notes Christopher W. Moore, The Mediation Process: Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2014
Oliver Ramsbotham, Tom Woodhouse and Hugh Miall. 2012. Contemporary Conflict Resolution. Vol. 3. Cambridge; Malden: Polity Press.


Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 20
Project 1 % 20
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
3
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 13 5 65
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Project 1 40 40
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5,03333333333333 151

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Have basic knowledge on conflict resolution
2 Have knowledge on the theories of conflict resolution
3 Apply theories on conflict resolution to actual cases

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Course Oliver Ramsbotham, Tom Woodhouse and Hugh Miall. 2012. Contemporary Conflict Resolution. Vol. 3. Cambridge; Malden: Polity Press. Christopher W. Moore, The Mediation Process: Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2014 (available online at the library database (Ebrary).
2 Conflict Analysis Oliver Ramsbotham, Tom Woodhouse and Hugh Miall. 2012. Contemporary Conflict Resolution. Vol. 3. Cambridge; Malden: Polity Press. Christopher W. Moore, The Mediation Process: Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2014 (available online at the library database (Ebrary).
3 Negotiation Basic Oliver Ramsbotham, Tom Woodhouse and Hugh Miall. 2012. Contemporary Conflict Resolution. Vol. 3. Cambridge; Malden: Polity Press. Christopher W. Moore, The Mediation Process: Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2014 (available online at the library database (Ebrary).
4 Win-Win NEgotiation Styles Oliver Ramsbotham, Tom Woodhouse and Hugh Miall. 2012. Contemporary Conflict Resolution. Vol. 3. Cambridge; Malden: Polity Press. Christopher W. Moore, The Mediation Process: Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2014 (available online at the library database (Ebrary).
5 DDR PRocesses Oliver Ramsbotham, Tom Woodhouse and Hugh Miall. 2012. Contemporary Conflict Resolution. Vol. 3. Cambridge; Malden: Polity Press. Christopher W. Moore, The Mediation Process: Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2014 (available online at the library database (Ebrary).
6 Transparency in Negotiations Oliver Ramsbotham, Tom Woodhouse and Hugh Miall. 2012. Contemporary Conflict Resolution. Vol. 3. Cambridge; Malden: Polity Press. Christopher W. Moore, The Mediation Process: Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2014 (available online at the library database (Ebrary).
7 Inclusivity in Negotiations Oliver Ramsbotham, Tom Woodhouse and Hugh Miall. 2012. Contemporary Conflict Resolution. Vol. 3. Cambridge; Malden: Polity Press. Christopher W. Moore, The Mediation Process: Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2014 (available online at the library database (Ebrary).
8 Basics of Mediation Oliver Ramsbotham, Tom Woodhouse and Hugh Miall. 2012. Contemporary Conflict Resolution. Vol. 3. Cambridge; Malden: Polity Press. Christopher W. Moore, The Mediation Process: Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2014 (available online at the library database (Ebrary).
9 Determination of Negotiation Framework Oliver Ramsbotham, Tom Woodhouse and Hugh Miall. 2012. Contemporary Conflict Resolution. Vol. 3. Cambridge; Malden: Polity Press. Christopher W. Moore, The Mediation Process: Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2014 (available online at the library database (Ebrary).
10 Means of reaching a settlement Oliver Ramsbotham, Tom Woodhouse and Hugh Miall. 2012. Contemporary Conflict Resolution. Vol. 3. Cambridge; Malden: Polity Press. Christopher W. Moore, The Mediation Process: Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2014 (available online at the library database (Ebrary).
11 International Mediation Oliver Ramsbotham, Tom Woodhouse and Hugh Miall. 2012. Contemporary Conflict Resolution. Vol. 3. Cambridge; Malden: Polity Press. Christopher W. Moore, The Mediation Process: Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2014 (available online at the library database (Ebrary).
12 Problems faced during conflict Resolution Oliver Ramsbotham, Tom Woodhouse and Hugh Miall. 2012. Contemporary Conflict Resolution. Vol. 3. Cambridge; Malden: Polity Press. Christopher W. Moore, The Mediation Process: Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2014 (available online at the library database (Ebrary).
13 Student PResentations Oliver Ramsbotham, Tom Woodhouse and Hugh Miall. 2012. Contemporary Conflict Resolution. Vol. 3. Cambridge; Malden: Polity Press. Christopher W. Moore, The Mediation Process: Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2014 (available online at the library database (Ebrary).
14 Student Presentations Oliver Ramsbotham, Tom Woodhouse and Hugh Miall. 2012. Contemporary Conflict Resolution. Vol. 3. Cambridge; Malden: Polity Press. Christopher W. Moore, The Mediation Process: Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict, San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2014 (available online at the library database (Ebrary).

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 3 3 4 2 4 4 5 4 5 3
C1 3 3 4 2 4 4 5 4 5 3
C2 3 3 4 2 4 4 5 4 5 3
C3 3 3 4 2 4 4 5 4 5 3

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant