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Introduction to Peace Studies

Undergraduate | UNE-PEAC100 | 2021

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Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
16 weeks

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Introduction to Peace Studies

About this subject

  • Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:

    1. demonstrate specialised knowledge of major concepts about conflict, violence and peace;
    2. examine and analyse the major causes of violence;
    3. analyse and synthesise different approaches of achieving peace and alleviating conflict and violence; and
    4. transfer to others ideas and knowledge necessary to make peace happen in their lives and relationships.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Others

Candidature in Diploma in Arts

Additional requirements

  • Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
  • Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
  • Other requirements -

    Textbook requirements:

    Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.

    Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.

    Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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