This doctoral course is designed to explore theories of personality and human interaction that, combined with theories of society, will lead to a better understanding of deep-rooted conflicts and the methods by which they may be resolved. It is also intended to stimulate independent thinking and research, to assist students to improve their oral and written styles of presentation, and to facilitate students' analysis of their own attitudes towards conflict and conflict resolution. The course is divided into four parts. In Part IV, students make presentations on additional theoretical areas that they have selected and researched. Our studies in each part of the course involve focusing, first, on works of general theory, and, second, on works applying that theory to a particular type of conflict.
Office hours are by appointment.
Please feel free to come into to discuss course matters or any other matters of interest. Further descriptions of each exercise will be supplied in class. In addition, students will be encouraged to keep a journal, and those submitting the journal on or before the last day of class will receive additional grade credit for doing so. All students are expected to attend classes prepared to discuss the week's readings and to submit written work on time. Significant non-attendance or failure to complete assignments on time will prevent the student from receiving a passing grade.