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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The course deals with the methods and concepts of peace building and conflict management inspired by Gandhian ideologies that have the utmost potential to change the life of people.
The Introduction to Peace and Conflict Management course offered by Swayam is a humanities and social science course coordinated by Dr. Purnendu Tripathi of the Indira Gandhi National Open University. The course discusses vital topics such as the role of peace in ultimate human survival, contemporary concepts of conflict resolution and the practical ways of proceeding with them.
The Introduction to Peace and Conflict Management is a 4 credit course taught in English medium by experts in the field. The course aims at discussing the fundamental aspects of peace and conflict resolution from a Gandhian perspective. The self-learning method of the course is supported by audio and video texts and assessed through online assignments and a term-end exam.
The Highlights
- Undergraduate level
- 6 months to 2 years duration
- 4 credits
- English medium
- Self-instructional material
- Audio and video material
- Teleconferencing and radioconferencing support
- Interactions with academic counselors
- 30% weightage for assignments
- 70% weightage for the term-end exam
Programme Offerings
- 4 Credits
- Self-Instructional Printed Material
- Audio and video material
- Teleconferencing
- Radioconferencing
- Expert Counseling
- Online assignments
- Term-end exam
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability |
|---|
| no |
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the course, learners must have passed class 10 and class 12.
What you will learn
After learning the Introduction to Peace and Conflict Management online course, you will gain knowledge about the topics given below:
- Understanding the notion of peace
- Role of peace for human development
- Theories and challenges of peacebuilding
- Understanding the concept of conflict
- Theories and types of conflict
- Methods of conflict management
- Contemporary initiatives of peace
Admission Details
Given below are the steps to enroll in the Introduction to Peace and Conflict Management Training Course:
Step 1: Click on the URL given below -
https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_ge05/preview.
Step 2: Click on the sign-in/register option on the top right side corner of the page.
Step 3: When the new page opens, create a new account by entering your username, password and email id.
Step 4: You will get a verification code on the registered email address.
Step 5: Verify your credentials and complete the application process.
The Syllabus
- Meaning and Topologies of Peace
- Importance of Peace for Human Survival and Development
- Theories of Peace-Building
- Challenges of Peace-Building
- Meaning and Concept of Conflict
- Sources of Conflict
- Types and Levels of Conflict
- Theories of Conflicts
- Methods of Conflict Resolution
- Role of Government
- Role of Civil Society and Media
- Role of International and Transnational Organisations
- Land Reforms and other Developmental Measures\
- Inter-Religious Dialogue
- Dialogue among Parties in Conflict
- Individual Initiatives
Instructors
IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The Introduction to Peace and Conflict Management course has a duration of 6 months to 2 years.
No, the course does not offer any particular job opportunities to learners.
The Indira Gandhi National Open University is providing the course through the Swayam portal.
Yes, the learners are supposed to attend a term-end examination that carries 70% weightage of the total marks.
No, the online course is taught at the undergraduate level.
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