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Security, Conflict and Development (MRS/WSCD)

Keywords:
conflict mapping, conflict dynamics, conflict-sensitive development
Pilot domain:
Digital Society & Global Citizenship
ECTS credits:
5
Mode of delivery:
Physical
University:
Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Contact:
Martina Buráňová
Contact 2:
Lenka Dušková
Language:
English
Study cycle:
Bachelor, Master, PhD
Faculty:
Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics
SDG:
SDG4. Quality education, SDG5. Gender equality, SDG8. Decent work and economic growth, SDG9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure, SDG10. Reduced inequalities, SDG11. Sustainable cities and communities, SDG13. Climate action, SDG16. Peace, justice, and strong institutions, SDG17. Partnerships for the goals
Course credit:
Yes
Free course:
Yes
Start date:
2025-02-10
End date:
2025-05-31
Application start:
2024-11-18
Application deadline:
2025-01-15
Registration
Mobility opportunities

Aim of the course:

The aim of the course is to analyze the connections between development and security.

 

Content of the course:

The course “Security, Conflict and Development” is focused on understanding and analyzing security threats and their impact on development. Attention will be paid to the following topics: the causes of security threats and their impact on development, the study of conflict dynamics, the changing nature of security threats, strategies and methods of planning and implementing development interventions in unstable areas, the concept of “DO NO HARM”, etc. The course will attention was also paid to the potential role of development cooperation as a factor in prevention, early warning and conflict transformation.

 

This course requires physical mobility throughout the whole semester.