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Introduction to Peace Studies

INTSTDS 2800H: Introduction to Peace Studies

The meaning of peace and peacelessness in today's world, varied approaches to peace, contributions of many disciplines and professionals, and the significance of people's movements.
Prereq: Honors standing, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 201. GE soc sci orgs and polities and diversity global studies.
Credit Hours
3.0

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the quest for peace.  It traces major issues in the field of peace studies and it introduces a variety of strategies to achieve peace. Students are encouraged to explore the numerous dimensions of violence and the prospects for peace in our world today. It is hoped that by gaining a deeper understanding of the global dialogue on the meaning of peace, students will be able to participate in creative thinking about how humankind might build societies based on non-violence, social, political, and economic well‐being, social justice, and ecological balance.

Fulfills the GEC-R AND GE Social Science & International Issues requirement.