The aim of this course is to facilitate students to participate creatively in all aspects of peace studies, peace-building in conflict and post-conflict societies. Understanding Gandhian approach to peace from the interdisciplinary perspective and comprehend Gandhi’s views and perceptions on economic, social, political, environmental, and development, related issues. To provide opportunities to the learners for higher studies in the area of theoretical and applied Gandhian Studies, Peace, Conflict Management, and Social Regeneration.
Overview
Syllabus
BLOCK-I - UNDERSTADNING PEACE
Unit-1 - What is Peace?
Unit-2 - Peace, Wellbeing and Justice
Unit-3 - Peace and Participatory Democracy
Unit-4 - Culture of Peace
BLOCK-II - NATURE AND CAUSES OF CONFLICT
Unit-5 - Types and Levels of Conflict
Unit-6 - Sources of Conflict: Perspectives
Unit-7 - Social Injustice
Unit-8 - Economic Inequality and Exploitation
BLOCK-III - METHODS OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Unit-9 - Western and Eastern Perspectives
Unit-10 - Coercive Methods
Unit-11 - Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Unit-12 - Gandhian Way
BLOCK-IV - TOWARDS DURABLE PEACE
Unit-13 - Comprehensive Human Development
Unit-14 - Peace Education
Unit-15 - Religious Harmony
Unit-16 - Peace Movements
Taught by
Dr. Anita Priyadarshini
