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Programme Outlines and Overviews

Peace and Conflict Studies 15 credits

Course content

**Module 1. Concepts, Theories and Actors, 7.5 credits** Contents - Concepts and theories - Different types of armed conflicts and actors - Emergence, progress, solution and consequences of armed conflicts Intended learning outcomes (ILO) *On completion of the course the student should be able to:* *Knowledge and understanding* - describe the basic concepts of peace and conflict research - describe different types of armed conflict and actors - account for basic theories of peace and conflict research on the emergence, progress, solution and consequences of armed conflicts <br> **Module 2. Conflicts in the Word, 7.5 credits** Contents - Analysis of armed conflicts - Source criticism Intended learning outcomes (ILO) *On completion of the course the student should be able to:* *Skills and abilities* - collect information about armed conflicts - conduct and present analyzes of armed conflicts with the help of relevant concepts and theories of peace and conflict research *Judgement and approach* - evaluate information on armed conflicts by using source-critical methods

Entry requirements

General entry requirements and completed 30 credits in the area of social science, or the equivalent. English proficiency is required. Exemption is granted from the requirement in Swedish.

Level: First cycle

Course/Ladok-code: LPCK10

School: School of Education and Communication

Course information

  • Type of courseProgramme instance course
  • Type of instructionNormal teaching
  • Semester
    2026 Week 36 - Week 45
  • Study pace100%
  • LocationJönköping
  • Teaching hoursDay-time
  • Tuition feeApplies only to students outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland.24750 sek
  • Course SyllabusHTML (English)PDF (English)
  • Occasion codeL5169
Content updated 2013-07-31