Many types of violence including murder, assault, genocide, war, rape, domestic abuse, and hate crimes will be covered in the course readings and lectures. The multidisciplinary approach of the class will be enhanced by the inclusion of guest speakers from the community and a wide range of academic departments at Emory. Active participation in the course is essential. There will be two short papers, a midterm and a final exam. Readings will include excerpts from a number of disciplines, as well as two or three books on specific topics.
Conflict forms a part of everyday life.
It arises with siblings, parents, friends, spouses, children, landlords, teachers, employers, co-workers, merchants, and many others. Conflict is neither good nor bad in itself. It's how we handle it that matters. We often enter into negotiations in an attempt to resolve conflict. Sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't.