PIM35-Security and Conflict Resolution (On Location)
Module Provider: Graduate Institute for Politics and Internat Studs
Number of credits: 30 [15ECTS credits]
Level:
M
Terms in which taught: Autumn and Spring
Module Convenor: Professor
PR
Woodward
Pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Module version for: 2008/9
Email: p.r.woodward@reading.ac.uk
Aims:
Analyse the nature, sources and patterns of internationally significant conflicts
Examine alternative methods of conflict management and resolution with particular reference to negotiation
Analyse the defining characteristics and diverse functions of police and internal security forces in their comparative context
Discuss patterns of change and proposals for police reform
Assessable learning outcomes:
Demonstrate thorough understanding and knowledge of a range of different types of conflicts and crime, and their management and control
Ability to critically assess and compare different conflict resolution and policing strategies
Relate empirical evidence regarding case studies and contemporary events to general theoretical paradigms and issues, and vice versa
Ability to understand different perspectives, develop an independent view and support it effectively
Additional outcomes:
Ability to select and assess quality materials on assigned topics
Ability to organize and distil the essence of large amounts of information on contested issues
Prepare effective presentations of complex material
Outline content:
This module will consist of two elements:
Conflict and Conflict Resolution
Analysis of the sources of conflict, including intractable conflicts
Exploration of barriers to resolution of disputes
Examination of paradigms of negotiation, including pre-negotiation, second-tract diplomacy, and problem-solving
Discussion of the role of ethics, values and principles in conflict situations
Consideration of dynamics of large–scale multilateral/global negotiations
Examination of the problem of implementation of agreements
Exploration of unusual negotiations, e.g. problems of bargaining with terrorists
Policing Citizens
Examination of the functions of the police in various jurisdictions
Discussion of law enforcement and peacekeeping activities
Analysis of ‘police sub-culture’
Consideration of the policing of public order
Exploration of the sources of police deviancy
Assessment of police accountability arrangements in different jurisdictions
Appraisal of police reforms
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Lecture/presentations providing overview of the fundamentals of each topic
Seminar discussions to explore issues in depth
Simulations and case studies
Appraisal of written exercises and seminar presentations by students
Contact hours:
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Assessment:
Coursework
2 x 4,000 word essays
Relative percentage of coursework : 80%
Penalties for late submission
Work submitted up to one calendar week after the deadline, will be subject to a deduction of 10 marks. Work submitted more than one calendar week after the deadline will receive a mark of 0 (zero).
Examinations
Each examination will be an unseen close-book examination in which candidates will have to answer two questions.
Relative percentage of examination 20%
Requirements for a pass 50%
Reassessment arrangements
Coursework will be carried forward if it bears a confirmed mark of 40% or more. Otherwise it must be submitted within four months of the original deadline.
An exam mark of 40% or more will also be carried forward. For marks below 40%, re-examination will take place within four months.