Timeroom: Fall 2024

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GCHS 810 (01) - Conflict & Human Security

Conflict & Human Security

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 1 (08/26/2024 - 10/18/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   15  
CRN: 13219
Examines patterns and trends of armed conflict, especially terrorism, insurgency and civil war in the 21st century. Reviews conditions that are likely to lead to war and the myriad ways conflict affects the economy, political system, and cultural norms of a society. Explores how civil wars end, key elements of effective peace processes, and the conditions under which mass violence is likely to resume. Examines conflict prevention strategies such as: preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE), disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) of combatants, and reform of police and military forces (security sector reform/SSR). Case studies on countries in Asia, Middle East, Africa and Latin America.
Section Comments: Tech requirements: microphone & webcam. Students not in the GCHS program must have permission from the GCHS Coordinator Melinda Negron-Gonzales. Short 8-week format. Firm deadlines for assignments spread throughout the 8 weeks.
Only listed majors in section: COM DEV PLC PRT, GLB CON HMN SEC
Instructors: Kenly Fenio
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2024 10/18/2024 Hours Arranged ONLINE

GCHS 830 (01) - International Development & Human Security

Internat'l Develop & Human Sec

Online Course Delivery Method: Online Asynchronous
Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Term 2 (10/28/2024 - 12/20/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   15  
CRN: 13220
Introduces international development policy and practice. Explores the interrelatedness of the United Nations' distinct human security domains (economic, food, health, environmental, personal, community, and political security), and reviews their connections to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (e.g., zero hunger, peace, justice and strong institutions). Examines the strategies used by humanitarian and development organizations to enhance people's well?being in fragile states and conflict zones. Topics include: ethics of humanitarianism; how to create effective programs to alleviate poverty, tackle corruption and empower women and girls. Case studies on countries in Asia, Middle East, Africa and Latin America.
Section Comments: Tech requirements: microphone & webcam. Students not in the GCHS program must have permission from the GCHS Coordinator Melinda Negron-Gonzales. Short 8-week format. Firm deadlines for assignments spread throughout the 8 weeks.
Only listed majors in section: COM DEV PLC PRT, GLB CON HMN SEC
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
10/28/2024 12/20/2024 Hours Arranged ONLINE