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This section of the course is designed to explore a cutting-edge problem in conflict analysis and resolution: the existence of serious conflicts generated by structured social, economic, political, legal, or cultural systems, and the need to resolve or mitigate these conflicts by helping to transform these systems.  Our learning objectives are as follows:

·  To understand the relationship between structures of violence and conflict and practices of conflict resolution

·  To integrate a wide range of perspectives on violence and conflict within a structural frame that can influence practice and research

·  To appreciate how conflict resolution can contribute to social change

·  To improve students’ ability to write and speak clearly and persuasively on matters of public and academic interest