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Archived Curricula Guide 2012–2015
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PEACE025 Peace Psychology : human rights and conflict resolution 5 ECTS
Organised by
MP in Peace, Mediation and Conflict Research
Psychology
Person in charge
Raija-Leena Punamäki

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student knows and understands concepts, models and theories of peace psychology. The student is competent to report classic and current research on main topics of peace psychology, and is able to analyse multidisciplinary research on the questions of conflict resolution, group violence and peace mediation. The student has basic knowledge of legal and medical issues of mental health and human rights.

Contents

Seminar lectures (12 h), tutoring of group work (12 h).

Modes of study

Option 1
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Participation in course work 
In English

Participation in seminar (80%) and group work.

Evaluation

Pass/fail.

Study materials

- e-learning concerning medical and legal issues
- scientific articles on peace mediation and conflict resolution
- Herbert H. Blumberg, H.H., Paul Hare, A. P., & Costin. A. 2006. Peace psychology: a comprehensive introduction. Cambridge University Press.

Further information

Some room in the course for exchange students and other students, please contact the teacher before the course.

Belongs to following study modules

School of Social Sciences and Humanities
B Conflict Resolution and Peace Mediation
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Studies in Peace and Conflict Research
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Psychology
2014–2015
Teaching
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PEACE025 Peace Psychology : Human Rights and Conflict Resolution
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
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