Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
15066:IR18‐AE111 Introduction to Peace Studies (RA) § 15067:IR-DS103 Introduction to Peace Studies (RA) § 15068:Introduction to Peace Studies (RA) § 15069:RUIR-1431 Introduction to Peace Studies(RA) 2022 Spring Fri1 College　Of　Law,College　Of　Economics,College　Of　Business　Administration,College　Of　Social　Sciences,College　Of　International　Relations,College　Of　Policy　Science,College　Of　Letters,College　of　Image　Arts　and　Sciences,College　of　Science　and　Engineering,College　of　Information　Science　and　Engineering,College　of　Sport　and　Health　Science　(tentative　name) CROSS KYOKO 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

MEIGAKUKAN　MG003

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This course reviews a wide range of theories exploring the nature and causes of conflict, the possibilities for conflict resolution, and the foundations of peace.

The course consists of two parts: the first part looks at the nature and causes of conflicts and introduces the basic field of inquiry. We will theoretically identify non-violent/violent conflict causes from various levels; the second part discusses theoretical and practical approaches to prevent and resolve conflicts peacefully.

Student Attainment Objectives

1. To be able to grasp knowledge of the theories associated with peace studies.
2. To be able to identify what are the causes of non-violent/violent conflicts.
3. To be able to form and express individual and original perspectives and opinions about ways to prevent and resolve conflicts peacefully.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
Class 1

Orientation (on-line live streaming class)

Introduction of the course and peace studies 

Class 2

Nature and causes of conflicts (face-to-face class)
1)Between individuals: tension, friction  

violence triangle

Class 3

Nature and causes of conflicts (on-demand web-based class)
2)Between individuals

“Bowling for Columbine"

Class 4

Nature and causes of conflicts (face-to-face class)
3)Between groups: gender, class system

Presentations: caste system, honour killings

Class 5

Nature and causes of conflicts (face-to-face class)
 1) Between individuals: gender, class system

Discussion: bacha bazi

Class 6

Nature and causes of conflicts (on-demand web-based class)
 2) Between groups: racial discriminations

Lecture topic: Apartheid
Presentations: hate speech/hate crime (xenophobia)

Class 7

Nature and causes of conflicts (on-demand web-based class)
 2) Between groups: ethnic and religious violence, civil wars

Lecture topic: genocide, ethnic cleansing

Class 8

Nature and causes of conflicts (face-to-face class）
 2) Between groups: ethnic and religious violence, civil wars

Presentations: Rohingya genocide, Bosnia ethnic cleansing

Class 9

Discussion and proposal for ways to resolve the current global issue (on-demand web-based class)

Lecture topic: Grass-roots peace movement, Liberia women’s mass action for peace

Class 10

Discussion and proposals for ways to resolve current global issues (on-demand web-based class)
 3) Between states: international disputes

Lecture topic: Whaling

Class 11

Discussion and proposals for ways to resolve current global issues (face-to-face class)
3) Between states: international disputes

Discussion: Whaling, Pandemic

Class 12

Discussion and proposals for ways to resolve current global issues (face-to-face class)
 3) Between states: international disputes

Presentation: climate change, refugee protection

Class 13

Discussion and proposals for ways to resolve current global issues (on-demand web-based class)
 3) Between states: international conflicts

Lecture topic: Historical issues, reconciliation between Japan and US/Asian countries

Class 14

Discussion and proposals for ways to resolve current global issues (face-to-face class)
3) Between states: international conflicts

Presentation: comfort women, colonialism

Class 15

Conclusion (face-to-face class)

Review and discussion

Class Format

 【BCP Level 1 or 2】　
At least half the total number of classes or more (8 times) is to be conducted by hybrid format (face-to-face + online assistance). Remaining classes to be conducted online
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 【BCP Level 3 or 4】　
All classes are to be conducted online in principle. ※1※2※3※4※5
※1 First class for all courses will be conducted online or hybrid (face-to-face and online) format. If conducting online classes, further information including class format will be announced on manaba+R for each course.
※2 Contact information of the instructor will be shared on manaba+R before the first class.
※3 If BCP Level is raised to Level 3 and above during the semester, all classes will be switched to online format as a general measure. There may be cases where face-to-face classes or hybrid classes are conducted even under BCP Level 3 or 4 depending on the situation.
※4 If any of the below criteria apply to students and they are not able to attend face-to-face class, online supplementary lesson materials will be provided for the entire course by the instructor. Please inform each instructor in advance; by around and before the 1st class of the course.
※5 If the BCP level changes during the semester, the class format will change in line with the new BCP level.

[Eligibility Criteria for Online Supplementary Lesson Materials]
(1) Students are at greater risk of severe illness if contracting COVID-19 due to underlying or pre-existing medical conditions (*1).
(2) Students living with a family member with a greater risk of severe illness if contracting COVID-19 due to underlying or pre-existing medical conditions (*1).
(3) Students who are unable to enter or leave the country due to border control.

(*1): An underlying or pre-existing medical condition defined by the Japanese government is; respiratory illness, diabetes, and cardiac illness.

※ Please refer to 1. Measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) from the link below in regards to the Ritsumeikan University BCP level.
http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/news/detail/?id=475

Recommendations for Private Study

 Students are expected to read newspapers and books on related issues outside class.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written) 0

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)		 0

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

End of term research paper (2000 words): 30%
Presentations (20-25 minutes group presentation): 20%
Participation in discussion, assignments and writing comments in class: 50%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Reference Books

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Approaches to Peace: A Reader in Peace Studies   David P. Barash   Oxford University Press
International Politics: Enduring Concepts and Contemporary Issues   Robert J Art and Robert Jervis   Person  
Contemporary Conflict Resolution Oliver Ramsabotham, Tom Woodhouse and Hugh Miall   Polity

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

Students can reach the instructor by email: k-cross@fc.ritsumei.ac.jp
【科目ナンバリング・カリキュラムマップはこちらから/Click here to see the Curriculum-Map and Course-Numbering】
URL:http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp//students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html