POLI 475
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Civil Wars and Ethnic Violence
Course Description
Foundations of ethnic and nationalist identities and how they related to civil wars worldwide, emphasizing theoretical explanations of civil wars and their resolution. Key civil war cases examined.
When Taught
Contact Department
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Poli 200.
Recommended
Poli 150 or 250; 170 or 270; 328
Title
Better understand civil war theories
Learning Outcome
Gain an understanding of the theoretical constructs for understanding civil wars and substate violence and explain major contemporary theories of civil war and ethnic conflict.
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Apply theories to real conflicts
Learning Outcome
Apply theories of civil conflict to historical and ongoing conflicts across different regions.
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Improve factual knowledge of civil war
Learning Outcome
Gain a factual understanding of major instances of civil war and ethnic conflict.
Title
Use appropriate methods
Learning Outcome
Understand appropriate methods of analysis and research, including qualitative and quantitative methods, to answer research questions related to civil conflict.
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Engage the literature meaningfully
Learning Outcome
Engage meaningfully with contemporary literature on civil wars and ethnic violence, as well as with ongoing policy debates surrounding substate violence.
Title
Produce original arguments about civil conflict
Learning Outcome
Produce original arguments relating to explanations of the causes, conduct, or consequences of civil conflict.
