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an important role in the persistence of intractable hostilities and how does the learning of
violence become transmitted from one generation to the next? Offered occasionally.
CARD 6653 – Conflict in Conservation and Development
This course examines conflict in conservation and development. It covers theoretical
frameworks and introduces participatory tools that will enable students to more
effectively analyze and address situations of conflict in conservation and development
initiatives. The course familiarizes students with concepts and methods from natural
resource management, sustainable livelihood systems and collaborative learning
approaches. Offered occasionally.
CARD 6654 - Islam, Conflict, and Peacemaking
This course will provide a historical overview of Islam, including an introduction to belief
systems, the different branches of the faith and schools of Islamic law with a special
emphasis on Muslim doctrines related to conflict and peace. It will include the
contemporary era and investigate Muslim engagements with modernity and discuss the
varied responses and perspectives. There will some discussions of international relations,
but the course will also emphasize micro level issues. Students will have the opportunity
to develop research projects designed to extend their understanding of Islam and its
potential as a resource for peace building. Offered occasionally.
CARD 6655 -The Interdisciplinary Writer
This course is designed to assist graduate students in creating essays, thought papers,
and other pieces of writing that reach an intended audience with clarity, skillful craft, and
purpose. It includes reading and writing assignments for an academic setting focused on
interdisciplinary perspectives. Students will be expected to participate in class discussions
and improvisational writing exercises. Because this is a writing course, rather than just a
course about writing, there will be a workshop component to the class. This means that
all participants will bring in copies of their work to share to develop writing strengths and
skills, improve editing abilities, and better understand how an author’s writing and those
of others a piece’s purpose, it's organizational structure, level of craft execution,
authorial voice, and engagement of the audience. Offered occasionally.
CARD 6656 - Gender, Conflict and International Development
This course provides the student with essential understanding of the factors that shape
the social, political and economic roles of women and men in developing countries. The
course covers the concepts of gender in conflict resolution and peace building by
examining women and men’s human rights and security, and the consideration of gender
within developmental policies. and provides an overview of concepts and gender analysis
frameworks from a historical perspective. Students examine specific projects aimed at
integrating women into community development. Offered occasionally.
CARD 6657- Conflict Coaching Theory and Practice
This course examines the growing use of conflict coaching as a conflict intervention
process and introduces different models and related theoretical foundations. The
integration of theory and practice will emphasize the various stages including identity
framework, narrative, needs assessment, goal setting, and feedback, utilizing a relational
and systems orientation. The course develops coaching skills, strategies, and knowledge,
and uses a practice-based approach, including role-plays and case studies. Offered
yearly.
