MGP-005: Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution
Learn about the concepts of peace, peace movements and ways of conflict resolution through the Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution course.
Online
12 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution Course is a massive open online course that relates to the Certificate Programme in Gandhi and Peace Studies. The course deals with topics such as the notion of peace, different levels of conflicts, and the most effective ways to approach conflict resolution.
The Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution Certification Course offered by Swayam attempts to introduce Mahatma Gandhi's approach towards peace and social justice. The course will help students pursuing their studies in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences to grasp Gandhian ideology surrounding non-violence and dispute resolution.
The Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution Online Course is a 4 credit course coordinated by Dr. Anita Priyadarshini of the Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. The course is taught through self-learning material along with audio and video lectures by experts. Students are assessed through online assignments and a term-end examination.
The Highlights
- Postgraduate level
- 4 credits
- English medium
- Self-instructional printed material
- Audio and video material
- Teleconferencing
- Face-to-face interaction with counsellors
- 30% weightage for online assignments
- 70% weightage for term-end exam
- Knowledge of peace movements
- Knowledge of conflict resolution
Programme Offerings
- Certificate of completion
- 4 Credits
- Self-Instructional Printed Material
- Audio and video material
- Teleconferencing
- Face-to-Face Counseling
- Online assignments
- Term-end exam
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | IGNOU |
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the course, learners must be graduates in any discipline.
What you will learn
After completing the Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution Certificate course, you will gain knowledge about the following topics:
- Understanding the notion of peace
- Sources of different conflicts
- Types and causes of conflict
- Economic inequality and social injustice
- Different ways of conflict resolution
- Gandhian way of dispute resolution
- Peace movements and peace education
- Steps for overall human development
Admission Details
Given below are the steps to enroll in the Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution Online Course:
Step 1: Click on the URL given below-https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/nou22_hs09/preview
Step 2: Click on the sign-in/register option on the top right side corner of the page.
Step 3: When it opens, create a new account by registering 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
- Unit-1 - What is Peace?
- Unit-2 - Peace, Wellbeing, and Justice
- Unit-3 - Peace and Participatory Democracy
- Unit-4 - Culture of Peace
- Unit-5 - Types and Levels of Conflict
- Unit-6 - Sources of Conflict: Perspectives
- Unit-7 - Social Injustice
- Unit-8 - Economic Inequality and Exploitation
- Unit-9 - Western and Eastern Perspectives
- Unit-10 - Coercive Methods
- Unit-11 - Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Unit-12 - Gandhian Way
- Unit-13 - Comprehensive Human Development
- Unit-14 - Peace Education
- Unit-15 - Religious Harmony
- Unit-16 - Peace Movements
Instructors
IGNOU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution certification course offers 4 credits to students.
The Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution course is offered by Swayam and conducted by the Indira Gandhi National Open University.
No, the Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution course does not provide any placement help to students.
Yes, students need to attend a term-end examination as part of the course assessment.