Ects : 3

Enseignant responsable :

• AURELIE DAHER

Volume horaire : 18

Description du contenu de l'enseignement :

- (in class) An empirical and analytical study of conflict dynamics in the Middle East region: sectarian, political-islam related, foreign-intervention related, and political/economic conflicts.

- (in class) Exploring and questioning notions and common ideas about violent conflicts, whether domestic or extra-national.

- (through readings): Comparative readings that help explore the dynamics of conflicts worldwide and through time.

Pré-requis recommandés :

No pre-requisites required.

Pré-requis obligatoires :

No pre-requisites required.

Coefficient : 1

Compétence à acquérir :

- A better empirical knowledge of current conflicts.

- A better analytical understanding of the mechanisms of political violence and the levers required for conflict resolution.

Mode de contrôle des connaissances :

(1) a paper on a documentary (10%)

+ (2) a final examination (3hrs, final exam at the end of the semester, 75%)

+ (3) homeworks/participation/commitment to the course (15%)