GST205 Peace and Conflict Resolution (2+0+0 2 Units)

• The course looks at basic definition of peace and conflict; it exposes the student to concepts in peace studies and conflict analysis.

• Conflict resolution, transformation and Mediation processes in peace education are evaluated for students understanding.

• Moreover, environmental factors, human rights issues and gender related conflicts in Africa are treated in relation to development and peace building.

• Students are taken through theories in Peace Studies in explaining ethnicity, religion and major causes of violent conflict in Africa.