| Unit name | Peace and Conflict Psychology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EDUC30028 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Professor. McKeown Jones |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
Introduction to Psychology in Education |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Education |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit aims to provide students with the knowledge to critically evaluate psychology’s contribution to understanding and improving intergroup relations. Throughout the course, students will engage with theories and empirical research which will be applied to understanding the psychological mechanisms which underlie peace and conflict and the role of education in peacebuilding. The unit will focus on psychology’s contribution to addressing questions such as:
The unit will begin by outlining what peace psychology is, and will then move on to the causes of violence and conflict. The latter half of the unit will address interventions and attempts to achieve resolution, reconciliation and social justice through education and beyond. The unit will consider theories and empirical research from the fields of social, political and peace psychology. It will use these theories and empirical research to address important societal issues.
Upon successful completion of the programmes students will:
This unit will be taught using a blended approach consisting of a mixture of synchronous and asynchronous activities including lectures, class discussions and presentation-focused seminars. Each week, a new topic will be introduced and activities will focus on the presentation and discussion of papers related to the topic. Students will be expected to engage with readings and participate on a weekly basis.
ILO 1,4, 5 : Critical analysis (40%)
Each student will be required to deliver one 15 minute individual presentation critiquing a paper.
ILO 1-5 : Essay (60%)
Students will be asked to write a 2500 word piece on how psychological research and theories can be applied to understanding peace and conflict in a context of their choice.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. EDUC30028).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
