SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
POL7106	Conflict Analysis and Resolution	1	Fall	3	0	3	6

Course Type :	Elective Course II
Cycle:	Master TQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	English
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Doçent Dr. PINAR SAYAN
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:	Doçent Dr. PINAR SAYAN
Dersin Kategorisi:

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to introduce the main theories and practices in the field of conflict and peace studies and to enable students to analyze conflicts, evaluate conflict resolution processes, and critically assess peacebuilding policies and strategies. The course also aims to develop students’ negotiation, mediation, and communication skills and to examine contemporary peace processes through case studies.

Course Content:

This course covers the concept and evolution of conflict resolution, approaches and methods of conflict analysis, negotiation and mediation techniques, peace processes and peacebuilding, transitional justice mechanisms, power-sharing models, failures and deadlocks in peace processes, secessionism and international recognition. Case studies, simulations, and student presentations will be conducted throughout the course.

Course Specific Rules

Students are expected to read/watch/listen to the weekly assignments. Additional sources might be assigned throughout the semester.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
1) Explain key concepts and theories in conflict and peace studies.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) Analyze different types of conflicts, actors, and peace processes using theoretical and analytical tools.
2) Evaluate contemporary conflict and peace issues.
Competences *(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)*
1) Apply negotiation, mediation, and communication techniques.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Introduction
2)	Concepts and Theories
3)	Conflict Analysis
4)	Conflict Analysis
5)	Conflict Resolution Skills
6)	Simulations on Negotiation and Mediation
7)	Peace Processes
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Peace Processes
10)	Transitional Justice Mechanisms
11)	Power Sharing Agreements
12)	Failure and Deadlock in Peace Processes
13)	Secessionism and Recognition
14)	Final Paper

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

DERS ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI - PROGRAM ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI İLİŞKİSİ

Contribution of The Course Unit To The Programme Learning Outcomes

Ders Öğrenme Çıktıları (DÖÇ)	1	2	3	4
Program Öğrenme Çıktıları (PÖÇ)
1) Explains the fundamental and theoretical knowledge required for business management.
2) Approaches problems encountered in the field of business administration with an analytical mindset and produces solutions.
3) Develops problem-solving and decision-making abilities through individual and team work.
4) Demonstrates the ability to manage employees and processes in a dynamic business environment.
5) Acquires the skill of writing a thesis that contributes to the field by examining a current problem in business administration from a scientific perspective.
6) Evaluates existing norms and standards in tasks undertaken with a critical perspective, and develops innovative and entrepreneurial ideas.
7) Enhances professional-level competencies beyond undergraduate qualifications in accordance with the expectations of the business world and society, as well as the institutional outcomes defined by our university, and applies them in professional or academic life.
8) Possesses cultural awareness and conveys it to groups both within and outside the field.

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Explains the fundamental and theoretical knowledge required for business management.
2)	Approaches problems encountered in the field of business administration with an analytical mindset and produces solutions.
3)	Develops problem-solving and decision-making abilities through individual and team work.
4)	Demonstrates the ability to manage employees and processes in a dynamic business environment.
5)	Acquires the skill of writing a thesis that contributes to the field by examining a current problem in business administration from a scientific perspective.
6)	Evaluates existing norms and standards in tasks undertaken with a critical perspective, and develops innovative and entrepreneurial ideas.
7)	Enhances professional-level competencies beyond undergraduate qualifications in accordance with the expectations of the business world and society, as well as the institutional outcomes defined by our university, and applies them in professional or academic life.
8)	Possesses cultural awareness and conveys it to groups both within and outside the field.

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Reading
Homework
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Role Playing-Animation-Improvisation
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Homework Evaluation

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 60.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Course	14	3	42
Laboratory	0	0	0
Application	2	5	10
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	0	0	0
Field Work	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class	14	1	14
Presentations / Seminar	1	5	5
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	0	0	0
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	71
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	0	0	0
Midterms	1	28	28
Semester Final Exam	1	56	56
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	84
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			155
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			6

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ramsbotham, O., Miall, H. and Woodhouse, T. 2017. Contemporary Conflict Resolution: The Prevention, Management and Transformation of Deadly Conflicts. Polity Books.
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