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LASC Certificate in Latin American Studies ( Arts and Humanities)LASC448B Special Topics in Latin American Studies: Inter and intra-state conflict and its resolution in Latin America; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG.Integrates the analysis of violent domestic and international conflict in Latin America and alternative approaches for its resolution. Providing a historical background to conflicts in the region, the curriculum primarily focuses on contemporary developments, particularly those opening up new possibilities for conflict resolution in the post-ColdWar and globalization periods. The first part deals withmacro-analysis and alternative explanatory theories for the limited violence in inter-state conflicts and the emergence of a zone of peace in the continent. The second part of the course covers selected case studies of conflicts that have been managed in the last decades, as wellas those that are stilllatent and may require preventive action. Thecourse will end with a discussion about present and future trends of conflicts in the region and alternative despute resolution mechanisms, in both Track I and Track II diplomacy. Also offered as GVPT309P and SPAN448B. LASC448K Special Topics in Latin American Studies: Human Rights in World Politics and its Impact in Latin America; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG. Also offered as GVPT309L. Additional meeting time - Friday, July 11th 6-9:00p.m.; Saturday, July 12th and Sunday, July 13th from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 6:00
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