Topic: Political Violence
| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8:30am-9:45am | TuTh | Tarbutton Hall 106 | David Davis. Donald Beaudette. | WRT. | 4 | 13137 | TBA. |
January 13, 2010- April 26, 2010
Catalog Description: Selected topics and problems in political science. Content will vary in successive offerings of this course. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
Semester Details: This course introduces students to the causes and consequences of political violence. We focus on critical engagement with recent theoretical and empirical social science scholarship on violence. Through the examination of a number of recent and historical episodes of political violence, we will assess the validity of these explanations for violence. In addition to understanding the causes of violence, we will examine its consequences, and strategies for resolving and preventing conflict. This is a writing intensive course.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- Collection of articles and book sections on electronic reserve..
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| A Series of Analytical Essays | NA | Each worth 15% |
| Major Research Paper | Paper will be on an episode of political violence of the students choosing. | 55% |
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