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PACS6902: Reconciliation and Conflict Transformation

2022 unit information

In this unit we explore the concept of reconciliation and its relationship to conflict transformation and peacebuilding at personal, community, national and international levels. We will use case studies to highlight the psychological, spiritual, cultural, structural and political dimensions of reconciliation in different contexts such as indigenous/settler relations, restorative justice processes and transitional justice after mass violence.

Unit details and rules

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Arts and Social Sciences

Study level Postgraduate
Academic unit
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. analyse the concepts of reconciliation and justice and begin to understand how they interact and contribute to conflict transformation and peacebuilding
  • LO2. develop an awareness of the complexities and contradictions involved in trying to promote reconciliation, including the influences of race, culture, gender and religion
  • LO3. critically assess the design and impact of mechanisms and processes that are intended to promote reconciliation and conflict transformation, including reference to both theory and practice.

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2020
Online Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2022
Normal evening Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2022
Normal evening Remote
Semester 1 2022
Online Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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