Bachelor of Social Science in Peace, Conflict and Human Rights Studies

Outcomes

• • Identify, analyze, and apply sociological perspectives to current social issues.
• • Utilize scientific research methodology to explore social questions.
• • Assess the impact of culture and socialization on individuals and groups.
• • Describe how behaviors, attitudes and beliefs are shaped by individual and group experience.
• Evaluate and apply various sociological and anthropological theories as they pertain to culture, socialization, social interaction, social structure, groups, organizations, deviant behavior, and social stratifications.
• • Integrate sociological concepts with individual and societal perspectives.

References

• Berger, P. L. (1967). The social construction of reality. Anchor books.
• Mills, C. W. (2000). The sociological imagination. Oxford University Press.
• Weber, M. (2009). The theory of social and economic organization. Simon and Schuster.
• Barnard, A. (2021). History and theory in anthropology. Cambridge University Press.
• Civettini, N. H., & Glass, J. (2008). The impact of religious conservatism on men's work and family involvement. Gender & Society, 22(2), 172-193.
• Sharma, R. K. (1996). Fundamentals of sociology. Atlantic Publishers & Dist.
• Ritzer, G., & Yagatich, W. (2012). Contemporary sociological theory (pp. 98-118). Malden^ eMAOxford MA: Wiley-Blackwell.
• Ritzer, G., & Stepnisky, J. (2020). Classical sociological theory. SAGE Publications.

Outcomes

• • Identify the various approaches of political science.
• • Know the political thoughts of famous political philosophers.
• • Analyze and compare the political system of different countries.

References

• Goodin, R E. Ed., (2003) A New Handbook of Political Science, Oxford University Press David Marsh and Gerry Stroker, (2002) Theory and Methods in Political Science, Palgrave.
• Almond, G. A. (2002) Ventures in Political Science: Narratives and Reflections, Lynne Reinner Adams, I. (2007). Fifty Major Political Thinkers. Routledge
• Baradat, L.P. & Phillips, J.A., (2016). Political ideologies: Their origins and impact. Routledge.
• Freeden, M., Sargent, L. T. & Stears, M. (2015). The Oxford Handbook of Political Ideologies. Oxford University Press
• Klingemann, H. D. Ed. (2003). Citizens and the State. Oxford University Press Dryzek, J. S. (2003). Deliberative Democracy and Beyond: Liberals, Critics, Contestations. Oxford University Press Haworth, A. (2004). Understanding the Political Philosophers. Routledge

Outcomes

• • Know the political history of Indian subcontinent with focus on Bengal from ancient Bengal to Bangladesh with a historical understanding of the contingent nature of the Liberation war of Bangladesh and its ideational progeny.
• nderstand the economic, cultural and geographical settings of Bangladesh.
• • Develop a critical perspective of Bangladesh before the British colonial era and a descriptive understanding of colonial rule and Its Impact on Bangladesh.
• • Develop a comprehensive and critical understanding of national power and integrity of Bangladesh and its position in the international relations of today’s world.
• • Explore Bangladesh’s role and position in regional politics as well as regional partnership of states for common interests.

References

• Jahan, R. (2005). Bangladesh Politics: Problems and Issues. University Press Limited
• Lewis, D. (2011). Bangladesh: Politics, Economics and Civil Society. Cambridge University Press. Majumdar, R. C. (1971). History of Ancient Bengal. G. Bharadwaj & Co.
• Sisson, R. & Rose, l. E. (1991). War and Secession: Pakistan, India and the Creation of Bangladesh. University of California Press
• William, V. S. (2009). A History of Bangladesh. Cambridge University Press.
• Ahmed, & Kalam, A. (2015). Bangladesh Foreign Policy: Changes and Direction. Academic Press & Publishers Library
• Rashid, H. (2004). International Relations and Bangladesh. University Press Ltd.
• Riaz, A., & Rahman, M. S. (2016). Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Bangladesh. Routledge.
• Muhith, A. M. A. (1978). Bangladesh: Emergence of a Nation. Bangladesh Books

Outcomes

• • Use body language to enhance messages.
• • Conquer stage fright, nervousness and anxiety.
• • Control question and answer sessions
• • Employ visual aids.

References

• Acker, M. (2021). Speak & Meet Virtually: Go from Zoom Fatigue, Online Meeting Boredom, and Impersonal Presentations to Engaging, Efficient, and Empowering Web Conferencing. NY: Advantage Publishing Group.
• Anderson, C. (2017). TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking (Reprint ed.). NY: Mariner Books.
• Dercsy, D. E. (2020). Behind The Bullet Points: The Surprising Secrets Of Powerful Presentations. Independently published.
• Gallo, C. (2015). Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World’s Top Minds (Reprint ed.). St. Martin’s Griffin.
• Hale, J. R., & Courses, T. G. (2013). The Art of Public Speaking: Lessons from the Greatest Speeches in History. Virginia: The Great Courses.
• Lucas, Stephen E. (2011). The Art of Public Speaking. NY: McGraw-Hill Education.
• Williams, W. J. (2020). Communication Skills Training: How to Talk to Anyone, Connect Effortlessly, Develop Charisma, and Become a People Person. Independently published.

Outcomes

• • Demonstrate their understanding of theories related to Peace Studies. • Show that they comprehend the methodologies and ethics of investigation that lead to knowledge in the field of Peace Studies.
• • Identify and apply suitable resources to substantiate evidence-based claims relating to Peace Studies. • Demonstrate their understanding of how the study of peace affects the society. •
• Show that they can identify a well-formulated question relevant to peace studies and use the discipline's conceptual and methodological techniques to successfully answer/examine the question.

References

• Barash, D., (ed.), Approaches to peace: a reader in peace studies (New York: Oxford University Press, 1999).
• Barash, D., Introduction to Peace Studies (Belmont: Wadsworth Publishing, 1991).
• Brock-Utne, B., Feminist Perspectives on Peace and Peace Education (New York: Pergamon Press, 1989).
• Brown, M. E., Lynn-Jones, S. M., and Miller, S., (eds.), Debating the Democratic Peace Cambridge (MA: MIT Press, 1996).
• Cook-Huffman, C., “Paths for Peace Studies”, Peace Review, 14 (2002): 41-47.
• Galtung, J., "Cultural Violence" Journal of Peace Research, 27 (1990): 291-305.
• Jeong, H-W, Peace and conflict studies: an introduction (Aldershot: Ashgate, 2000).
• Jeong, H-W, The New Agenda for Peace Research (Aldershot: Ashgate, 1999).
• Wallensteen, P., Peace Research: Theory and Practice (New York: Routledge, 2011).

Outcomes

• • Perform university-level critical analysis of texts by identifying, evaluating, and debating authors’ controlling and supporting ideas, dominant rhetorical patterns, tone, context, and features of style.
• • Understand and apply a university-level writing process involving pre-writing, planning, drafting, conferring, revising, editing, and proofreading.
• • Develop and defend a thesis, using appropriate language, rhetorical patterns, and evidence.
• • Write in a prose style appropriate to the genre of the academic essay.

References

• Graff, G., & Birkenstein, C. 2016. “They Say / I Say”: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, with 2016 MLA Update (Third Edition) (Third ed.). W. W. Norton & Company.
• Bailey. S. 2015. Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students. London and New York: Routledge.
• Craswell, G. 2004. Writing for Academic Success. Sage Publications.
• Murray, N. 2012. Writing Essays in English Language and Linguistics, Cambridge University Press.
• Creme, P. and M. Lea. 2008. Writing at University: A guide for students. Open University Press.
• Jordan, R.R. 1999. Academic Writing Course. London: Nelson/Longman.

Outcomes

• • Understand the key historical, political, legal and moral influences that have shaped the idea of "human rights"
• • Explain the concept of a rights, and the contemporary challenges and trends in human rights theory and practice.
• • Understand the general affinities and divergences in sources, substance and application of rights in international, regional, constitutional and domestic contexts.
• • Identify the major international declarations, treaties, and covenants governing human rights, and identify mechanisms for monitoring and enforcing human rights standards.

References

• Gewirth, A. (1985). Why there are human rights. Social Theory and Practice, 11(2), 235-248.
• Husak, D. N. (1984). Why there are no human rights. Social Theory and Practice, 10(2), 125-141.
• O'Manique, J. (1990). Universal and inalienable rights: A search for foundations. Human Rights Quarterly, 12, 465.
• Donnelly, J. (2013). Universal human rights in theory and practice. Cornell University Press.
• Paine, T. (2011). Rights of man. Broadview Press.
• Binion, G. (1995). Human rights: A feminist perspective. Human Rights Quarterly Hum, 17, 509.
• Nickel, J. W. (1987). Making sense of human rights: Philosophical reflections on the universal declaration of human rights. Univ of California Press.
• Cruft, R., Liao, S. M., & Renzo, M. (Eds.). (2015). Philosophical foundations of human rights. Oxford University Press.
• Roosevelt, F. D. (1948). The promise of human rights. Foreign Affairs, 26(3), 470-477.

Outcomes

• • Understand and explain the major concepts and theories in economics.
• • Understand the background and implications of contemporary economic issues;
• • Analyze fluctuations in the global and Bangladesh economies and their likely effects on different sectors.

References

• Cleaver, T. (2004) Economics: The Basics, Routledge
• Cleaver, T. (2013). Understanding the world economy. Routledge.
• Cox, S. (2006) Economics: Making Sense of the Modern Economy, The Economist Dasgupta, P. (2007). Economics: A very short introduction. OUP Oxford.
• Mankiw, G. (2004) Principles of Economics, Thomson

Outcomes

• • Demonstrate their understanding of the breadth and diversity of texts on various philosophical topics.
• • Comprehend the historical and social contexts of philosophical movements.
• • Develop the capacity to respond critically the well-known works in philosophy.
• • Identify the differences between faith and reason.

References

• Blackburn, S. (2013). Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• Copleston, F. (2003). History of Philosophy. NY: Continuum International Publishing Group.
• Durant, W. (1961). The Story of Philosophy. Adfo Books. Ford, C. (2021). From Plato to Plantinga: An Introduction to Philosophy. Independently published.
• Philosophy 101: From Plato and Socrates to Ethics and Metaphysics, an Essential Primer on the History of Thought. NY: Adams Media.
• Moore, B. N. B. K. (2021). Philosophy: The Power of Ideas (5th Ed). NY: Mayfield Pub Co. Perry, J., Bratman, M., & Fischer, J. M. (2021). Introduction to Philosophy (9th ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• Warburton, N. (2012). Philosophy: The Basics (5th ed.). NY: Routledge.

Outcomes

• • Analyze causes of violence and conflicts.
• • Examine approaches for assessing the emergence of violence and conflict.
• • Analyze the techniques utilized by all sides to a conflict in order to facilitate conflict resolution or mitigation.
• • Recognize the importance of morals and values in resolving and preventing conflicts.

References

• Azar, E. E. (1990). The Management of Protracted Social Conflict: Theory and Cases. London: Dartmouth Pub Co.
• Barash, D. P., & Webel, C. P. (2021). Peace and Conflict Studies (5th ed.). CA: SAGE Publications, Inc. Conteh-Morgan, E. (2019). Collective Political Violence: An Introduction to the Theories and Cases of Violent Conflicts (1st ed.). NY: Routledge.
• Edmund, L. (2021). Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies (Volume 1&2). NE: Association for Conflict Resolution.
• Fisher, M. (2008). Conflict: Violence and Nonviolence (1st ed.). NY: Routledge.
• Fisher, S., Matovic, V., Walker, B. A., & Mathews, D. (2020). Working with Conflict 2: Skills and Jacoby, T. (2007).
• Mayer, B. S. (2012). The Dynamics of Conflict: A Guide to Engagement and Intervention, (2nd ed.). CA: Jossey-Bass.
• Rapoport, A. (2020). The Origins of Violence: Approaches to the Study of Conflict (1st ed.). NY: Routledge.

Outcomes

• • Develop a comprehensive and critical understanding of the wider field of international conflict.
• • Understand the idea and functioning of conflict in international relations and being competent in conflict analysis as well as management.
• • Build a true inter-disciplinary mindset that will widen their perspective and sharpen their academic intellect in investigating issues of conflict in international politics.

References

• Fisher, S., Abdi, D. L. Ludin, J., Smith, R., Williams, S. and Williams, S. (2000). Working with Conflict: Skills and Strategies for Action. London: Zed books.
• Jeong, H. W. (2002). Peace and Conflict Studies: An Introduction. Burlington. Ashgate Publishing Company.
• Jeong, H. W. (2008) Understanding Conflict and Conflict Analysis. London: Sage Publications.
• McNeill, W. H. (1890). The Pursuit of Power: Technology, Armed Force, and Society since A.D. 1000. ACLS Humanities

Outcomes

• • Analyze the past and present development of International Relations within a wider historical context.
• • Understand and explain the most contemporary issues in international relations.
• • To enable students to assess the contributions and shortcomings of both mainstream and critical IR theories.
• • To connect IR with debates, both methodological and theoretical, that have been germane to the formation of social science.

References

• Burchill, S. et al. (2009). Theories of International Relations. Palgrave Macmillan
• Dunne, T., Kurki, M., & Smith, S. (Eds.). (2021). International relations theories: discipline and diversity. Oxford University Press, USA.
• Griffiths, M. (2007). International Relations Theory for the Twenty-First Century: An Introduction. Routledge
• Jackson, R. H., Sørensen, G. (2013). Introduction to International Relations: Theories and Approaches. Oxford University press/
• Knutsen, T. L. (2020). A history of international relations theory. Manchester University Press.
• Steans, J. et al. (2010). An Introduction to International Relations Theory: Perspectives and Themes. Routledge

Outcomes

• • Get acquainted with major international institutions working for the promotion of peace, management of conflict, and upholding human rights.
• • Understand the role and responsibilities of international institutions.
• • Develop a critical understanding of how international politics evolve around these institutions.

References

• Archer, C. (2014). International organizations. Routledge.
• Price, R. M., & Zacher, M. W. (Eds.). (2004). The United Nations and global security (pp. 254-256). Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
• Higgott, R. (2006). International political institutions. In The Oxford handbook of political institutions.
• Abouharb, M. R., & Cingranelli, D. (2007). Human rights and structural adjustment. Cambridge University Press.

Outcomes

• • Understand conflict analysis as a process to look into a conflict situation.
• • Fathom the importance of conflict analysis framework to lead to pragmatic solutions.
• • Apply the concepts and tools of conflict analysis in contemporary local and international conflicts.

References

• Jeong, H. W. (2008). Understanding conflict and conflict analysis. Sage.
• Modisett, L., & Levinger, M. (2014). Conflict Analysis: Understanding Causes, Unlocking Solutions. Naval War College Review, 67(2), 10.
• Brown, M. E. (ed.). (1996). The International Dimensions of Internal Conflict, Cambridge: The MIT Press.
• Fraser, N. M. & Keith W. H. (1984). Conflict Analysis: Models and Resolutions, New York: Elsevier Science Publishing Co., Inc.
• Kriesberg, L. (2007). Constructive conflicts: From escalation to resolution. Rowman & Littlefield.

Outcomes

• • Assess the national and international security in a globalized world.
• • Identify current trends in security studies.
• • Understand terrorism, human trafficking, transnational organized crime.
• • Conduct independent research on the topics of national and international security.

References

• Buzan, B. (2009) The Evolution of International Security Studies. Cambridge University Press
• Collins, A. (2013). Contemporary Security Studies. Oxford University Press
• Hough, P. et. al (2015). International Security Studies. Routledge
• Williams, P. D. (2013). Security Studies: An Introduction. Routledge
• Cayli, B. (2019). Violence and Militants: From Ottoman Rebellions to Jihadist Organizations. McGill-Queen's University Press

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• • Identify and explain how environmental conflicts and human security are interrelated.
• • Analyze the tensions between interests and values of a diversity of actors involved in contemporary conflicts over resource access.
• • Identify the impact on human security of different alternatives for conflict resolution.

References

• Baechler, G. (1998). Why Environmental Transformation Causes Violence: A Synthesis. Environmental Change and Security Project Report, 4, 24-44. Retrieved from https://bit.ly/2JBCZBq
• Barnett, J. and Adgerb, N. (2007). ‘Climate Change, Human Security and Violent Conflict,’ Political Geography 26: 639-655.
• Cohen, M. J., & Pinstrup-Andersen, P. (1999). Food security and conflict. Social Research, 375-416.
• Cosgrove, W. J. (2003). Water security and peace: A synthesis of studies prepared under the PCCP-Water for Peace process. Paris: UNESCO.
• Gaan, N. (2000). Environment and National Security. The University Press Limited.

Outcomes

• • Identify and assess the processes involved in foreign policy decision-making.
• • Discuss the contexts, pressures, and constraints with which foreign policymakers have to deal.
• • Conduct a comparative analysis of foreign policy without losing a sense of historical context.

References

• Breuning, M. (2007). Foreign policy analysis: A comparative introduction. Springer.
• Drury, A. C. (2005). Economic sanctions and presidential decisions. Palgrave Macmillan.
• Frankel, J. (1963). The making of foreign policy: An analysis of decision-making. Oxford University Press.
• Haney, P. J. (2002). Organizing for foreign policy crises: Presidents, advisers, and the management of decision making. University of Michigan Press.
• Hill, C. (2003). The Changing Politics of Foreign Policy. Palgrave Macmillan
• Hudson, V. M. (2013). Foreign Policy Analysis: Classic and Contemporary Theory. Rowman & Littlefield

Outcomes

• • Think in sophisticated ways about the meaningfulness of identity across a range of domains, including, but not limited to, politics.
• • Understand the dynamics of deep-rooted conflict and the role of identity-politics in those dynamics.
• • Analyze complex social and political phenomenon using concepts and ideas of identity.
• • Describe the conditions under which identity motivates conflict and inspires solidarity.
• • Recognize aspects of political messages that leverage or exploit various aspects of identity.

References

• Anderson, B. (2006). Imagined communities: Reflections on the origin and spread of nationalism. Verso books.
• Arjun, A. (2006). Fear of Small Numbers: An Essay on the Geography of Anger, Durham, NC: Duke University Press, 2006.
• Brubaker, R. (2010). Migration, membership, and the modern nation-state: Internal and external dimensions of the politics of belonging. Journal of Interdisciplinary History, 41(1), 61-78.
• Brubaker, R. (2012). Religion and Nationalism: Four Approaches., Nations and Nationalism, 18(1), 2-20.
• Cederman, L. E., Wimmer, A., & Min, B. (2010). Why do ethnic groups rebel? New data and analysis. World politics, 62(1), 87-119.
• Walker, C. (1994). Ethnonationalism:The Quest for Understanding. Princeton: Princeton University Press.

Outcomes

• • To introduce the students with two internationally recognized crimes, genocide and ethnic cleansing.
• • To equip the students with factual knowledge and analytical skills that will enable them to learn and critically analyze genocide, ethnic cleansing and war crimes.
• • To trace the roots of crimes like genocide and ethnic cleansing.

References

• Huq, A. F. (1973). Constitution-Making in Bangladesh, Pacific Affairs, 46 (1). Akkas, S. A. (2003). Judicial independence and protection of human rights in the age of globalization, in Rahman, M. (eds.) Human Rights and Globalization, ELCOP, Dhaka. Islam, M. R. (1983). The Bangladesh Liberation Movement: Its International Legal Implications (PhD thesis), Monash University. Islam, M. (2003). Constitutional Law of Bangladesh, Mullick Brothers. Ahmed, N. (1999). Public Interest Litigation, Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust. Alam, M. S. (2006). Enforcement of International Human Rights Law by Domestic Courts: A Theoretical and Practical Study. Netherlands International Law Review, 399. Haque, M. E. (2011). The Bangladesh Constitutional Framework and Human Rights. Dhaka University Law Journal, 22(1). Zafarullah, H., & Rahman, M. H. (2002). Human rights, civil society and nongovernmental organizations: The nexus in Bangladesh. Human Rights Quarterly, 24(4), 1011-1034. Rahman, M. (ed.). (2001). Human Rights and Empowerment, Dhaka: Empowerment through Law of the Common People (ELCOP), Rahman, M. (ed.). (2006). Human Rights and Governance: Training Manual, Dhaka: Manusher Jonno Foundation. Ullah, M. R. (2001). Bangladesh’s adherence to international human rights instruments: A critical study”, in Rahman, M. (ed.). Human Rights and Empowerment, Dhaka: Empowerment through Law of the Common People (ELCOP), 2001. The Constitution of Bangladesh. The Proclamation of Independence. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).

Outcomes

• The objectives of this course are: • To introduce the students with two internationally recognized crimes, genocide and ethnic cleansing. • To equip the students with factual knowledge and analytical skills that will enable them to learn and critically analyze genocide, ethnic cleansing and war crimes. • To trace the roots of crimes like genocide and ethnic cleansing.
• • To trace the roots of crimes like genocide and ethnic cleansing.

References

• Alvarez, A. (2001). Governments, Citizens, and Genocide: A Comparative and Interdisciplinary Approach. IN: Indiana University Press, 2001
• Jones, A. (2004). Genocide, War Crimes & the West: History and Complicity. London: Zed Books
• Shelton, D. (Eds). (2005). Encyclopedia of Genocide and Crimes against Humanity. Detroit, MI: Macmillan Reference
• Shaw, M. (2003). War and Genocide: Organized Killing in Modern Society. Cambridge: Polity
• Lowery, Z. (2016). The Rwandan Genocide. Rosen Young Adult

Outcomes

• • Be aware of, and contribute to, the theoretical and practical dimensions of the emerging field of political economy of conflict.
• • Compare political and economic dynamics of conflict at different levels: within Indigenous communities, between ethnic/tribal/religious identity groups at the intra national level, and international dynamics including coalitions, the United Nations, World Bank, International Monetary Fund.
• • Examine the relationship between economic and political structures, on the one hand, and violence in its various forms and manifestations, on the other.

References

• Arnson, C. J., Arnson, C. J., & Zartman, I. W. (Eds.). (2005). Rethinking the economics of war: the intersection of need, creed, and greed. Woodrow Wilson Center Press.
• Baker, R. W. (2005). Capitalism's Achilles heel: Dirty money and how to renew the free-market system. John Wiley & Sons.
• Berdal, M. R., & Malone, D. (Eds.). (2000). Greed & grievance: Economic agendas in civil wars. Lynne Rienner Publishers.
• Collinson, S. (Ed.). (2003). Power, livelihoods and conflict: case studies in political economy analysis for humanitarian action. London: Humanitarian Policy Group, Overseas Development Institute.

Outcomes

• • Identify and describe the contemporary perception of conflicts and their importance.
• • Recognize the various alternative forms of conflict resolution.
• • Apply as appropriate various models and methods of conflict resolution.
• • Analyze and exploit the advantages of using non‐state‐sponsored procedures for resolving disputes.

References

• Ahmar, M. & Siddiqi, F. H. (2001). The challenges of conflict resolution and security in 21st century: problems and prospects. Department of International Relations, University of Karachi
• Bercovitch, J. (Ed.). (1996). Resolving international conflicts: The theory and practice of mediation. Lynne Rienner Publishers.
• Bose, A. (Ed.). (1991). Peace and conflict resolution in the world community. Vikas.

Outcomes

• • Develop and present persuasive oral and written arguments related to human displacement.
• • Critically analyze, from an inter-disciplinary perspective, the behavior of different actors involved in the creation and resolution of displacement crises.
• • Engage in contemporary debates on forced migration and humanitarian responses from an inter-disciplinary perspective, drawing on insights from historical experiences and current cases; and

References

• Betts, A., & Loescher, G. (2010). Refugees in International Relations (1st ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• Betts, A., Loescher, G., & Milner, J. (2008). The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR): The Politics and Practice of Refugee Protection into the 21st Century. NY: Routledge.
• Czaika, M. (2009). The Political Economy of Refugee Migration and Foreign Aid. London: Palgrave Macmillan.

Outcomes

• • Understand the terminologies of research.
• • Be aware of the ethical principles of research, ethical challenges and approval processes.
• • Describe qualitative methods of research.
• • Identify the components of a literature review process.

References

• Aminuzzaman and Salauddin, M. (1991). Introduction to Social Research, Bangladesh Publishers.
• Blalick, H.M. & Blalock, A.B. (1968). Methodology in Social Research. McGraw Hill.
• Bogden, R. & Taylor, S. J. (1975). Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods. Wiley.

Outcomes

• • Understand how UN peace support operations are designed, organized and implemented.
• • Comprehend whether powerful nations capitalize peacekeeping operations to capture resources.
• • Fathom the complexity of maintaining healthy relations with various stakeholders in peace operations.

References

• Ali, T. A. Z. (1998). Bangladesh in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations. Dhaka: Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies.
• MoFA (2006). The Role of Bangladesh in the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations. Dhaka: Ministry of foreign affairs, External publicity wing.
• Bellamy, A. J., & Williams, P. D. (2013). Providing Peacekeepers: The Politics, Challenges, and Future of United Nations Peacekeeping Contributions (Illustrated ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• Ekanayake, C. (2021). Regulating the Use of Force by United Nations Peace Support Operations (Challenges of Globalisation) (1st ed.). NY: Routledge.

Outcomes

• • Correctly use basic quantitative terminology
• • Understand and apply basic quantitative reasoning.
• • Find and critically assess different quantitative data.
• • Conduct basic data analysis.
• • Design a short on-line survey to resolve the problems with existing data sets.
• • Write research reports interpreting different data.

References

• Doby, J. T. (ed.), (1954). An Introduction to Social Research, The Stackpole Co.
• Gupta, S. P. (1980). Statistical Methods. Sultan Chand & Sons.
• Young, P.V. (1975). Scientific Social Surveys and Research. Prentice-Hall of India.
• Gorard, S. (2003). Quantitative methods in social science research. A&C Black.
• Muijs, D. (2004). Doing quantitative research in education: With SPSS. Sage.
• Singh, K. (2007). Quantitative social research methods. Sage.

Outcomes

• • Explain the main theories and concepts used in class.
• • Distinguish different types of collective political and social actions.
• • Apply the learned theories to explain and critically analyze the historical and contemporary social movements.
• • Explain the role of social movements in transformation of the society and structure.
• • Understand the role of social movement in ensuring peace.

References

• DeFronzo, J., & Professor, G. J. A. (2019). Social Problems and Social Movements. MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
• Carter, A. (2014). Peace Movements: International Protest and World Politics Since 1945. NY: Routledge.
• Cortright, D. (2008). Peace: A History of Movements and Ideas (Illustrated ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
• Braunstein, R. (2017). Prophets and Patriots: Faith in Democracy across the Political Divide (First ed.). CA: University of California Press.

Outcomes

• • Critically evaluate the concepts of peace and human rights.
• • Know various historical and contemporary regional approaches across the world around issues of peace and human rights.
• • Think about how various regional organizations are created and how they interact in international affairs.

References

• Fawcett, L.L. & Hurrel, A. (1995). Regionalism in World Politics: Regional Organization and International Order. Oxford University Press.
• Acharya, A. & Johnston, A.I. (Eds) (2007). Crafting Cooperation: Regional International Institutions in Comparative Perspective. Cambridge University Press.
• Dash, K.C (2012). Regionalism in South Asia: Negotiating Cooperation, Institutional Structures. Routledge.
• Tehranian, M. (2000). Asian Peace: Security and Governance in the Asia Pacific Region. I.B.Tauris
• Atieno, C. & Robinson, C. (2019). Post-conflict Security, Peace and Development: Perspectives from Africa, Latin America, Europe and New Zealand. Springer International Publishing

Outcomes

• • Analyze the relationship between force and politics.
• • Understand the attributes of military organizations and strategic culture.
• • Analyze the mix of competition and cooperation in strategic relationships.
• • Evaluate major aspects of the evolution of strategic thought.

References

• Baylis, J., Wirtz, J. J. & Gray, C. S. (2015) Strategy in the Contemporary World: An Introduction to Strategic Studies. Oxford University Press
• Buzan, B. (1987) An Introduction to Strategic Studies: Military Technology and International Relations. Palgrave Macmillan
• Earle, E. M. (2003) Makers of Modern Strategy: Military thought from Machiavelli to Hitler. Natraj Publishers

Outcomes

• • Demonstrate a deepened understanding of the central themes in the study of gender in peace and conflict research.
• • Be aware of theoretical approaches and emerging empirical patterns in the gendered aspects of war and peace, as they are covered in existing scholarly knowledge.
• • Identify institutional actors, processes, and efforts to address the gendered nature of armed violence and respond to the demands for building equal post-war societies.
• • Design and carry out an analytical writing task, using a scientific approach, on a relevant topic in the course subject and within the specified time limits.

References

• Rai, S., & Waylen, G. (Eds.). (2008). Global governance: Feminist perspectives. Springer.
• Pankhurst, D. (Ed.). (2012). Gendered peace: Women's struggles for post-war justice and reconciliation. Routledge.
• Hudson, H. (2012). A double-edged sword of peace? Reflections on the tension between representation and protection in gendering liberal peacebuilding. International Peacekeeping, 19(4), 443-460.
• Skjelsbaek, I. (2001). Sexual violence and war: Mapping out a complex relationship. European journal of international relations, 7(2), 211-237.
• True, J. (2012). The political economy of violence against women. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Outcomes

• • Know the meaning, nature, scope, various models, implementation, and analysis of public policy and governance.
• • Learn the public policy development process.
• • Have comprehensive understanding of aid politics.
• • Learn about the problems of public policy implementation and mechanisms.

References

• Anderson, J. E. (1975) Public Policy Making. Praeger
• Baumer, D. C. & Horn, C. E. (2013) Politics and Public Policy: Strategic Actors and Policy Domains. CQ Press
• Dolbeare, K. (ed.) (1975) Public Policy Evaluation. Sage Publication
• Dye, T. R. (1972) Understanding Public Policy. Prentice Hall
• Kraft, M. E. & Furlong, S. R. (2017) Public Policy: Politics, Analysis, and Alternatives. CQ Press

Outcomes

• • describe the nature and scope of peacebuilding practice.
• • discuss applications of conflict transformation and peacebuilding at various levels of human interaction, from interpersonal and intergroup to international and global
• • provide examples of ways in which strategic peacebuilding approaches can generate more comprehensive, participatory, and holistic responses to conflict.

References

• Clements, K. P., & Lee, S. (Eds.). (2020). Multi-Level Reconciliation and Peacebuilding: Stakeholder Perspectives. Routledge.
• Hancock, L. E., & Mitchell, C. (Eds.). (2018). Local Peacebuilding and Legitimacy: Interactions Between National and Local Levels. Routledge.
• Schirch, L. (2013). Conflict Assessment and Peacebuilding Planning: Toward a Participatory Approach to Human Security. Kumarian Press.
• Barash, D. P. (2017). Approaches to peace (Vol. 199). Oxford University Press.
• Barkan, E., & Karn, A. (2006). Taking wrongs seriously: Apologies and reconciliation. Stanford University Press.

Outcomes

• • Have an expanded knowledge of the global environment and the politics of addressing environmental problems.
• • Enhance their critical thinking, reading, and writing skills.
• • Have a comprehensive understanding of globalization, international relations, development, culture, and economics which play significant role is shaping global environmental politics.
• • Gain experience employing concepts and ideas from political science and other social sciences in a specific area.

References

• Chasek, P. S., Downie, D. L., & Brown, J. (2013). Global environmental politics: Dilemmas in world politics. Boulder: Westview Press.
• Odum, E. P., & Barrett, G. W. (1971). Fundamentals of ecology (Vol. 3, p. 5). Philadelphia: Saunders.
• Berry, R. J. (Ed.). (2007). Environmental dilemmas: ethics and decisions. Springer Science & Business Media.
• Barrow, C. J. (2014). Developing the environment: Problems and management. Routledge.
• Omara-Ojungu, P. H. (1992). Resource management in developing countries. Longman Scientific & Technical.

Outcomes

• • Explain and interpret the key questions and concepts in international negotiations.
• • Identify and analyze contemporary problems at the international level, including conflict resolution, humanitarian intervention, crisis negotiation, environmental agreements, trade issues, and global health concerns.
• • Evaluate how different factors (economic, political, and cultural) and contexts influence the negotiation process and outcomes.
• • Explain diplomatic relations, changing nature of diplomacy, diplomatic methods, cyber diplomacy, environmental diplomacy, disaster and emergency diplomacy.

References

• Barston, R. P. (2013). Modern Diplomacy. Routledge
• Berridge, G., R. (2015). Diplomacy: Theories and Practices. Palgrave Macmillan
• Cooper, A. F., Heine, J. & Thakur, R. (2013). The Oxford Handbook of Modern Diplomacy. Oxford University Press
• Denza, E. (2008). Diplomatic Law: A Commentary on the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. Oxford University Press

Outcomes

• • demonstrate knowledge of the main human rights provisions and ways of their enforcement.
• • Analyze theoretical foundations of human rights in international politics and concepts of international order and justice.
• • show familiarity with core texts and articulate an informed view about current debates and questions surrounding human rights enforcement in international relations

References

• Amineh, M. P. (2010). State, Society and International Relations in Asia. Amsterdam University Press.
• Anievas, A., Manchanda, N. & Shilliam, R. (2014) Race and Racism in International Relations: Confronting the Global Colour Line. Routledge.
• David Forsythe (2006). Human Rights in International Relations (2nd edition).

Outcomes

• • Get a historical and geopolitical understanding of South Asian region.
• • Know about the nature of politics in South Asian countries.
• • Evaluate the performance of SAARC and other regional organizations.
• • Assess the Political, economic and military conflict in South Asia.

References

• Ahmed, E. and Kalam, A. (eds). (1992). Bangladesh, South Asia and the World. Academic Publishers
• Bose, S. & Jalal, A. (2011) Modern South Asia: History, Culture, Political Economy. Routledge
• Bras, P. R. (2010) Routledge Handbook of South Asian Politics: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Routledge
• DeVotta, N. (2016) An Introduction to South Asian Politics. Routledge

Outcomes

• • Critically analyze the traditional and mainstream media coverage of conflict
• • Think critically about ethics of mass communication and technology in addressing the issues of conflict.
• • Understand the impact of mass media, social media and cutting-edge technologies in conflict formation and escalation.

References

• Scharff, R. C., & Dusek, V. (2014). Philosophy of Technology: The Technological Condition: An Anthology (2nd ed.). (Wiley-Blackwell).
• Giansiracusa, N. (2021). How Algorithms Create and Prevent Fake News. Springer
• Baran, S. J. (2014). Introduction to Mass Communication: Media Literacy and Culture. (McGraw-Hill Education).
• Balabanova, E. (2007). Media, Wars and Politics: Comparing the Incomparable in Western and Eastern Europe, (Ashgate Publishing Limited).

Outcomes

• • Manage a project following global standard.
• • Use the different tools and techniques in managing a project.
• • Perform project scheduling and critical data analysis.
• • Develop a project by himself/herself.

References

• Kerzner, H. (2001). Project Management. John Wiley & Sons
• Kezsbom, D.S. & Edward, K.A. (2001). The New Dynamic Project Management. John Wiley & Sons
• Lientz, B.P. & Rea, K.P. (1999). Guide to Successful Project Management. Harcourt Brace Professional Publishing
• Project Management Institute. (2000). Project Management Experience and Knowledge Self-Assessment Manual. Project Management Institute

Outcomes

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References

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