Conflict and Development
BRANDEIS PROGRAM IN CONFLICT AND COEXISTENCE

NOT OFFERED FALL 2012

Instructor:
Theodore Johnson
International Center for Ethnics
781-736-8577

This course focuses on the intersection of the fields of conflict and development. Specifically, the course is designed to equip researchers and practitioners to work more effectively in conflict areas and dealing with the challenges of working “in” and/or “on” conflict. In reality, research and/or development work in conflict areas requires conflict-sensitive approaches not only to “do no harm” but also to effectively accomplish positive results. Through case studies, readings and interactive methods, this course will explore these challenges and provide guidance to both conflict and development practitioners — or at least to those who anticipate their fieldwork will be affected by these fields. The course will give preference to Brandeis Masters students in the fields of Conflict and Coexistence and Sustainable International Development but will also be open to other students with approval from the instructor. (Day and time to be announced.)