Peace Studies Pcst 120 Introduction to International Relations (Same as Posc 120.) Students explore major global issues such as conflict, development ideologies, technological growth, current events, ecosystem balance, war and violence, and the distribution of power and resources. (Offered every year.) 3 credits. Pcst 150 Introduction to Peace Studies (Same as Posc 250.) An introduction to the applied meanings of peace, justice, and peacemaking particularly at the societal and global levels. Topics explored include the roots of national and international conflict, the dangers of nuclear holocaust, and various attempts to prevent war and achieve disarmament. (Offered every year.) 3 credits. Pcst 253 /453 Conflict Resolution: Theory and Practice (Same as Soc 253/453.) The theory and practice of conflict resolution through role playing of effective techniques in dealing with a wide variety of interpersonal, workplace, group, and international conflicts and negotiations. (Offered every year.) 3 credits. Pcst 257 Model United Nations I (Same as Posc 257.) The United Nations promises to become an increasingly influential force in global politics. Through participation in Model United Nations activities, students learn the structure of the organizations and become familiar with the issues it confronts. (Offered every fall.) 3 credits. Pcst 357 Model United Nations II (Fall semester or instructor’s consent is prerequisite for spring.) During spring semester the students participate in the National Model United Nations Conference in New York City. May be repeated for credit. Pcst 267 Social Science Forum (Same as Posc, Hist, Soc 267.) (Offered every semester.) 1 credit. Pcst 320 International Law, International Organization, and World Order (Same as Posc 320.) (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits. Pcst 325 Albert Schweitzer: His Life and Thought (Same as Phil 325 and Rel 325.) (Offered every year.) 3 credits. Pcst 327 Latin American Politics (Same as Posc 327.) (Offered alternate years.) Pcst 347 Society, Culture, and Literature: Literature of Peace and Justice (Same as Eng 347 and Soc 347, when relevant.) Under conditions of violence and oppression literature often may be one of the few means we have to challenge injustice and promote peace. Literature may serve as a voice against censorship; it may preserve the humanity of the victim; it may rally those striving for justice. This course is designed to explore the literature of different cultures as they treat issues of racism, sexual oppression, or economic exploitation. In doing so, we will consider the social role of the writer “in a state of siege.” We will also examine the relationship between the artistic quality of the writing and the content of the social message. Several videos will be shown to further discussions. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits. Pcst 348 Native American Law and Society (Same as Posc 348.) 3 credits. Pcst 352 Race and Change in South Africa and the United States CH II Nelson Mandela is free and apartheid has ended in South Africa, yet ethnic violence and economic challenges cloud the future of South Africa. Despite the civil rights movement, racial injustice persists in America, often exploding in urban violence. How might an understanding of the struggle against white supremacy in South Africa help us to solve injustice in the United States? (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits. Pcst 353 Peace and Conflict in the Middle East CH II Beginning with a historical examination of the region focusing on the key social forces and the sources of conflict, students explore the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in depth and conduct a peace conference in an attempt to develop a plausible resolution. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits. Pcst 354 Non-Violent Social Change In a world consumed by religious, ethnic, and social strife we need to search for non-violent means of solving human problems. Students examine the theory and practice of non-violent social change. We will explore the ideas and methods used by persons such as Henry David Thoreau, Mohandas K. Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. 3 credits. Pcst 367 Public Interest Research (Same as Posc 367.) 3 credits. Pcst 425 Global Education A course specifically designed for teachers and students of international or peace studies. It examines developments and trends in the global economy, the global environment, cultural and political systems, and technology. Explores ways in which these themes and topics can be incorporated into the K-12 curriculum. May be taken as an MAE elective or as part of the peace studies major. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits. Pcst 453 Conflict Resolution (Same as Pcst 253.) 3 credits. Pcst 490 Independent Internship (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits. Pcst 496 Senior Seminar All graduating peace studies majors must enroll in the integrative seminar. Each will select an appropriate and socially significant topic of peace research and, in consultation with selected faculty members, prepare and present a senior thesis. The seminar sessions serve both to guide the research and to explore how it relates to various academic disciplines. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits. Pcst 499 Individual Study 1-3 credits.