HIS-160: Introduction to Peace Studies

Department
Credits 3.00
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Instructional Method
Lecture
This is an introduction to peace and justice studies. The course focuses on negative peace (i.e., eliminating direct violence, including war) as well as positive peace building (fostering an equitable economic system and ecological balance). The course analyzes the roots of violence and inequity as well antidotes to these problems. Fulfills general education requirement in cross-cultural studies, history and Engaged Citizenship. [3 credits]