Seminar: Managing Ethnic Conflict (Pol 127b)
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY PEACE, CONFLICT, and COEXISTENCE STUDIES

SPRING

Instructor:
Steven L. Burg
781-736-2755

A comparative study of the sources and character of interethnic conflict, with emphasis on the processes by which groups become politicized, and the stragies and techniques for managing conflict in a democratic systems. (Section 1: undergraduates: Tuesday and Friday 12:10-1:30 p.m.; Section 2: graduate students: Tuesday and Friday 12:10-1:30 p.m. plus Thursday 2:00-3:00 p.m.)

International Mediation and Dialogue Skills
BRANDEIS PROGRAM IN CONFLICT AND COEXISTENCE

FALL

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

This course covers basic international mediation theory — the sources and methods used by successful international mediators through a case-study methodology. In addition, the course will examine the mediation process in practice — what do successful international mediators say or do to create and manage the actual process of third-party interventions? Specifically, the course will examine techniques and strategies for managing cross-cultural communication and a multi-ethnic communication process by creating a “holding space” of mutual respect, which is both effective and appropriately contextual for the problem-solving effort. Students in the Brandeis MA programs in Coexistence and Sustainable International Development will be given preference in registration; however, the course will be open to other students upon approval by the instructor. (Monday 2:00-5:00 p.m.)

Dialogue and Mediation Skills
BRANDEIS PROGRAM IN CONFLICT AND COEXISTENCE

FALL

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

Addresses the theoretical and practical approaches to mediation and facilitation skills for people and organizations working in areas of intercommunal conflict. Usually offered every year. Open only to students enrolled in the MA Program in Coexistence and Conflict. Other students considered with permission of the instructor. (Tuesday 1:40-4:30 p.m.)

The Future of Diversity Work
BRANDEIS PROGRAM IN CONFLICT AND COEXISTENCE

SPRING

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

What is diversity? What is race? What is racism? The course will examine these and many other timely topics along with the implications for these questions in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-religious world. The course is based on the assumption that Diversity is more than multiculturalism, racial, gender, and sexual or religious equality. The course posits that the future challenges of diversity are about finding strategies to accept differences in identity without losing or having local or individual identities threatened. These and other important questions will be raised through readings, case studies and interactive exercises. 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. (Tuesday: 1:40-4:30 p.m.)

Advanced Development, Aid, and Coexistence (COEX 261F) (Half-course)
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY PEACE, CONFLICT, AND COEXISTENCE STUDIES

SPRING

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

This seminar builds on the concepts and theories offered in the basic course. Students will master the skills of conflict mapping, strategic intervention, and analysis using case studies of current and past conflicts where development assistance was also required. (Friday 1:40-4:30 p.m.)

Development, Aid, and Coexistence (COEX 260F) (Half-course)
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY PEACE, CONFLICT, AND COEXISTENCE STUDIES

SPRING

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

The purpose of this course is to increase the knowledge and skills of students undertaking development and aid work in conflict situations. It explores how such skills can address development needs, as well as the need to increase intercommunity equity, understanding, and cooperation. (Friday 1:40-4:30 p.m.)

Conflict and Development
BRANDEIS PROGRAM IN CONFLICT AND COEXISTENCE

SPRING

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.)

Coexistence Research Methods (half course) (COEX 230F)
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY PEACE, CONFLICT, AND COEXISTENCE STUDIES

FALL

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

This course helps participants prepare for their Master’s Field Project, and is also useful for participants’ current and future career needs. It addresses the:

a) Establishment of objectives and parameters of the Master’s Field project;
b) Clarification of basic project or research questions; c) Cultural awareness and sensitivity issues;
d) Data collection, assessment and analysis;
e) Effective report writing.

(Friday 1:40-4:30 p.m.)

Strategies for Coexistence Interventions (COEX 220A)
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY PEACE, CONFLICT, AND COEXISTENCE STUDIES

SPRING

Instructor:
Mari Christine Fitzduff

This course is a study of the utilization of a variety of multi-faceted approaches to policy and practice in coexistence and conflict interventions as well as the strategic design and evaluation of such interventions. Open to non-Brandeis degree students with permission of the instructor. (Wednesday 2:10-5:00 p.m.)

Coexistence and Conflict: Theory and Analysis (COEX 210a)
BRANDEIS PEACE, CONFLICT, AND COEXISTENCE STUDIES

FALL

Instructor:
Mari Christine Fitzduff

This course addresses the current and emerging context of intercommunal conflict around the world, and the varying and developing theoretical approaches to the emergence and resolution of such conflicts. Students not enrolled in the M.A. program in coexistence and conflict will be considered with permission of the instructor. Undergraduate and non-Brandeis graduate students need permission of the instructor. (Wednesday 2:10-5:00 p.m.)