Understanding Conflicts and Violence, 5 cr

Tampere University

Description
Completion options

Teaching periods

Course code

PEACE.011

Language of learning

English

Academic years

2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027

Level of study

Advanced studies

Grading scale

General scale, 0-5

Persons responsible

Responsible teacher:

Anitta Kynsilehto

Responsible organisation

Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %

Coordinating organisation

Social Sciences Studies 100 %

Content

The aim of this course is to offer a comprehensive overview of the various theories of contemporary violent conflict. The content and evolution of theories of conflict and violence are discussed, and students are given an appreciation of the usefulness and limitations of theories in relation to the analysis of violent conflict.

Learning outcomes

Studies that include this course

Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

Contact teaching

Lectures (English)

24.08.2026 – 11.10.2026