COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Conflict Resolution (English)

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR ÖMÜR NECZAN ÖZMEN

Offered to

Conflict Resolution (English)

Course Objective

Social violence is a purposeful use of physical force against individuals. It mostly results in injury, death, physical and/or psychological harm. It is exercised in various forms of conflicts. In this course, it is defined, however, as a certain form of criminal action that is mostly exercised in conflicts, which refer to the followings; (1) social movements, protest events and street demonstrations, (2) terrorist or criminal motivated hostage and kidnap incidents, (3) barricade and suicide situations. Commotional feelings, volatile behaviors, and threat levels might be very high in such conflicts. So, major actors and stakeholders in those conflicts are expected to be rational and use only their democratic and constitutional rights by means of lawful activities. Major actors and stakeholders, however, might resort to unlawfulness. In that case, the state will execute some necessary interventions by means of negotiation or law enforcement tactical intervention. In such conflicts, negotiation is supposed to be the first option, while law enforcement tactical intervention is the last resort. In fact, using soft power, such as negotiation, in such conflicts as a first option might be pretty effective road map in reducing crime rate. The nature of negotiation resolutions and the factors affecting negotiation and decision making strategies of professionals in conflict situations are examined more effectively in this course.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Lewicki, R., J., Saunders, D., M., Minton, J., W., & Barry., B., (2003). Negotiation. NY: McGraw-Hill.
2. Handouts, articles and/or book chapters (will be distributed in advance)

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures,
Discussions,
Presentations,
Case studies,
Role playing,
Problem solving,
Leadership.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

In this course, the students will describe and compare;
- social violence (critical incidents and difficult situations),
- instrumental and expressive conflict situations,
- conflict resolutions,
- social movements, protest events, demonstrations,
- terrorist and/or criminal hostage/kidnap situations,
- decision making strategies,
- communication and negotiation strategies, skills and tools,
- ethics in negotiation,
- information exchange,
- problem solving,
- assessing options,
- reaching options and developing agreements,
- Brenda Dervin and Shannon-Weaver s Theories.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
2. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
3. All assignments should be submitted on time.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Cell: 0.505.3523100
E-Mail: hancerli@hotmail.com

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes