Course syllabus spring 2015
Course syllabus spring 2015
Title
Individual specialization in Peace and Conflict Studies
Swedish title
Individual specialization in Peace and Conflict Studies
Course code
FK630L
Credits
15 credits
Grading scale
UA / Excellent (A), Very Good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Pass (E) or Fail (U)
Language of instruction
English
Decision-making body
Faculty of Culture and Society
Syllabus approval date
2013-05-22
Syllabus valid from
2013-09-02
Entry requirements
Bachelor degree in eace and Conflict Studies or related field. Proficiency in English equivalent to English course B in Swedish secondary schools.
Level
Advanced level
Main field
Peace and Conflict Studies
Progression level
A1N
Progression level in relation to degree requirements
This course forms a part of Global Political Studies, one-year master’s programme, 60 higher education credits. According to the study plan it is the third course within the programme.
Course contents
This course forms a part of the one-year master’s programme Global Political Studies. As a preparation for the master thesis, the students will further develop and deepen their knowledge of a current research theme within the major field of study. The aim is for the students to develop their theoretical knowledge and understanding within the field, as well as their understanding of the implications of methodological choices, while advancing their familiarity with ongoing research debates within the field. The course is preparatory for the thesis and includes teaching on method and theoretical approaches. The overarching aim is to strengthen the students’ ability to communicate and engage in discussions, both orally and in writing, about research.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course the students should be able to:
- demonstrate a general knowledge about the research field Peace and Conflict Studies, sufficient for completing a master thesis within the field, and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of a central research issue within the field
- demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of relevant research methods in Peace and Conflict Studies and understand the theoretical implications of their methodological choices;
- analyze and evaluate information on a scientific basis and formulate and specify a scientific research question and locate this in a wider research context;
- critically review existing literature in the field and locate their own contribution in relation to the field;
- communicate and present, in writing as well as orally, conclusions of their own work as well as that of others; and
- be able to identify their own need for further knowledge both generally within their major field of study as well within their chosen specialization/track, and to take responsibility for developing their knowledge.
Learning activities
Learning activities are mainly individual studies within the chosen area of specialization. Teaching is offered in the form of lectures, supervision (individually or in groups) and method seminars.
Assessment
The students are required to attend seminars on methods and are to hand in a literature review. The students are required to orally present their work in at least one workshop. The student’s work is assessed on the joint basis of seminar attendance, the literature review and the oral presentation. Furthermore, the students’ abilities to adopt a critical stance and to independently evaluate knowledge are central to the assessment.
Course literature and other study material
Determined individually in cooperation with teacher/examiner.
Course evaluation
All students are given the opportunity to express their views about the course at the end of the course, in writing or orally. A compilation of the results will be available on the faculty’s intranet.
Students’ views about the course are also raised at regular course meetings.