PO390-30 Violence and Reconciliation in Eastern Africa
Introductory description
This module provides students with the theoretical and conceptual tools to analyse the root causes of, and the motivations for, violence in eastern Africa. Students will explore the different theoretical understandings of conflict and evaluate their applicability to a range of specific cases of violence. The module also provides students with an understanding of the various mechanisms of transitional justice and reconciliation efforts implemented in the region and they will critically assess the contribution of these efforts to current and future peace and stability. The specific cases covered include Rwanda, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, and Kenya.
Module aims
The module aims to offer students theoretical, empirical and comparative perspectives on the causes of conflict and the impact of various transitional justice and reconciliation efforts in eastern Africa.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
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Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Understand and apply different theories of mass violence (including social, cultural, materialist and instrumental approaches) to different empirical case studies
- Consider and explain motivations of violence, the relevance of political systems and political instrumentalism, and the significance of international dimensions (including intervention) in different contexts
- Critically assess different reconciliation efforts and analyse their contribution to current and future peace and stability
- Compare the causes of violence and the strengths and weaknesses of different reconciliation efforts in different contexts
- Use a range of sources, including secondary literature, newspaper articles, and government and non-government reports
Indicative reading list
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Subject specific skills
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Transferable skills
The module provides students with opportunities to acquire or develop the following key skills:
Synthesis of different materials
Critical analysis
Oral presentation
Writing
Study time
Type | Required |
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Seminars | 20 sessions of 2 hours (100%) |
Total | 40 hours |
Private study description
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Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Students can register for this module without taking any assessment.
Assessment group C1
Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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3000 word essay | 50% | 20 hours | Yes (extension) |
In-person Examination | 50% | 20 hours | No |
1.5 hour exam
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Feedback on assessment
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Courses
This module is Option list A for:
- Year 3 of UPOA-M16D Undergraduate Politics, International Studies and German (3 year degree)