MSCM 7512:Nonviolence in Theory and Practice

1-3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1-3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MSCM or INCM programs or permission of the instructor.
This course explores the theory and practice of nonviolence. It provides an overview of the different approaches to nonviolence found in the literature (pragmatic vs. principled) and the theoretical concepts underlying the strategies and tactics used by scholars and nonviolent activists. In addition to the theoretical component, the course provides some practical nonviolent skills, including sessions on nonviolent communication and other active learning exercises exploring the challenges of practicing nonviolence in conflict situations.

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