Intergroup Violence, Oppression, and Peace Building

(3 Credits)

Violent conflicts erode the fabric of communities by diminishing social bonds and trust. What is the impact of violence on societies, and how can groups live and work together in peace following violence? This course explores social psychological underpinnings of conflict and violence; the impact of conflict and violence on individuals, communities, and institutions; the psychology of building peace; and various strategies for peace building, including intergroup contact, peace education, transitional justice, mass media campaigns, etc