This course introduces students to a variety of areas of conflict studies, including analysis of sources and dynamics of conflict, global contexts of conflict, alternative dispute resolution processes, perspectives on conflict and intervention, and peace studies. Students examine the relationship of identity, culture, and ethnicity to conflict dynamics, conflict resolution, and conflict transformation.
Students study the language of conflict identity in parties and intervenors.
Students in this course examine contemporary theories of negotiation and develop practical skills through simulation exercises. In addition to negotiation of resources and interests, the course addresses negotiation of identity, of relationship, of negotiation frames, and of the conflict drama. This course uses videotapes, simulation, and discussion to teach the basics of comparative models of mediation. This is a course which is independently identified by the student which is then subject to the approval of the Antioch faculty. This course should prepare the student for the capstone project.