COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Conflict Resolution (English)

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR ABBAS TÜRNÜKLÜ

Offered to

Conflict Resolution (English)

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the main concepts and major theories of conflict management. As an introduction to the main part, it also covers various dimensions, techniques and steps of social research by focusing on the intricate relationship between theory and research. Thus, provided with necessary tools to bridge theory and research, students will become acquainted with foundations and theories of conflict management.

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

Neuman, W.Lawrence Neuman (2003) Social Research Methods (5th ed.), Pearson Education, Boston & NY, pp.1-40
Schellenberg, James A. (1996) Conflict Resolution Theory, Research, and Practice, Albany: SUNY Press, pp.3-36.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lectures
2. Case-studies
3. Group term project

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1.The learner will know the main concepts and major theories of conflict management.
2.Being aware of the rationale behind a scientific research, the learner will conduct a research by making use of key concepts and major theories of conflict management.
3.The learner will present and then submit his/her research in a written form.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70% of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

ulas.cakar@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes