Security, Conflict and Development (MRS/WSCD)
Category:
Courses
Educational hub:
Target audience:
Students
Keywords:
conflict mapping, conflict dynamics, conflict-sensitive development
University:
Palacký University Olomouc
ECTS credits:
5
Mode of delivery:
Physical
Contact name:
Martina Buráňová
Contact email:
martina.buranova@upol.cz
Contact name #2:
Lenka Dušková
Contact email #2:
lenka.duskova@upol.cz
Language:
English
Study cycle:
Bachelor, Master, PhD
Additional info:
Start date:
2025-02-10
End date:
2025-05-31
Application start:
2024-11-18
Application deadline:
2025-01-15
SGD:
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
Aurora competence framework:
Only for enrolled students:
Yes
Open for registration to all Aurora Universities:
Yes
Faculty:
Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics
Micro-credential:
No
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.
