Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
15972:IR18‐AE111 Introduction to Peace Studies (RA) § 15973:IR-DS103 Introduction to Peace Studies (RA) § 15974:Introduction to Peace Studies (RA) § 15975:RUIR-1431 Introduction to Peace Studies(RA) 2024 Spring Wed2 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　MG002

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. Students will be able to grasp the knowledge of theories associated with peace studies.
2. Students will be able to identify what are the causes of non-violent/violent conflicts.
3. Students will 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
1

Orientation (on-line live streaming class)

Introduction of the course and peace studies

2

Nature and causes of conflicts
1)Between individuals: tension, friction

violence triangle

3

Nature and causes of conflicts
2)Between individuals

“Bowling for Columbine"

4

Nature and causes of conflicts
3)Between groups: gender, class system

Presentations: caste system, honour killings

5

Nature and causes of conflicts
 1) Between individuals: gender

Discussion: bacha bazi

6

Nature and causes of conflicts
 2) Between groups: racial discrimination

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

7

Nature and causes of conflicts
 2) Between groups: ethnic and religious violence, civil wars

Lecture topic: genocide, ethnic cleansing

8

Nature and causes of conflicts
 2) Between groups: ethnic and religious violence, civil wars

Presentations: Rohingya genocide, Bosnia ethnic cleansing

9

Discussion and proposal for ways to resolve the current global issue

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

10

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

Lecture topic: Wahling(overfishing)

11

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

Discussion: Whaling(overfishing)
Presentation: trophy hunting, return of cultural property

12

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

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

13

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

Presentation: comfort women, colonial reparation

14

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

Discussion

15

Conclusion

Review and discussion

Class Format

This course will be conducted in person except the Week 1 introductory session.

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)

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

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）

Students are encouraged to participate in discussions actively.
The final report assesses whether the student has appropriately applied peace studies theory to the case.

The use of AI is not allowed in any assignments and reports. Plagiarism won’t be tolerated and result in no points.

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 Relevant chapters are recommended to read for prior study.
International Politics: Enduring Concepts and Contemporary Issues   Robert J Art and Robert Jervis Person Relevant chapters are recommended to read for prior study.
Contemporary Conflict Resolution Oliver Ramsabotham, Tom Woodhouse and Hugh Miall Polity Relevant chapters are recommended to read for prior study.

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
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