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

Risk/threat analysis and management approaches have always become fundamental interests for societies in centuries. Risks and threats, which societies faced in the past may not be real challenges today. Risks and threats, which societies face today were maybe not the real challenges in the past. It is obvious that risk/threat analysis and management approaches have always been changed in the course of time. More precise and accurate approaches to the planning of risk/threat analysis and management develop and get better societies against risky and crisis situations.

Regarding the issues stated above 'risk/threat analysis and management approaches, risk/threat balance and security, constructing security issues, crisis management, and effective negotiation and decision making strategies in risk/threat analysis and crisis management' will be studied in this course in order to promote strong leadership in societies.

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. Van Brunschot, E., G., & Kennedy, L., W. (2008). Risk Balance and Security. California: Sage.
2. Kennedy, L., W., & McGarrell, E., F. (2011). Crime and Terrorism Risk. NY: Routledge.
3. Kennedy, L., W., & Van Brunschot, E., G. (2009). The Risk in Crime. NY: Rowman and Little Field.
4. Seeger, M. W., Sellnow, T. L., & Ulmer, R. R. (2003). Communication and organizational crisis. Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers.
5. Some handouts, articles and/or book chapters (they will be distributed in advance)
Note: The books stated above are possible resources for this course.

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;
- Risk societies,
- Risk analysis and management,
- Risk balance and security,
- Situational crime prevention,
- Values and choices in constructing security,
- intelligence/information sharing among agencies and organizations
- ACTION risk model,
- Practical and workable steps to risk and security,
- Crisis management,
- Role in emergency preparedness and response,
- Decision making, communication, negotiation, skills and tools,
- Difficulties with communication and negotiation in risk and crisis situations.

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

TBA

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes