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Public Policy Studies 3 (3 -0-6) This course examines three main aspects of public policy study : policy formulation process, policy analysis, and the socioeconomic forces that shape public policy. Development of public policy process in developed and developing countries. Analysis of policy models and their relative strengths and limitations in implementation.
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Political Culture and Social Change 3 (3 -0-6) This course explores deeply theory-building aspects of new politics by linking together the concepts of “social change” and “political culture”. Analysis of social change as a multi-causal process with both positive and negative consequences. A political culture as one of the central research themes in contemporary […]
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Human Rights, Justice and Peace 3 (3-0-6) This course explores key concepts underpinning human rights, including rights, duties, dignity, and liberty. Major philosophical background to the emergence of human rights from both the western enlightenment and non-western sources. Analysis of political debates in human rights, such as universality, sovereignty, and rights of […]
781301
Science, Technology and Good Governance 3 (3-0-6) This course explores the issues of science, technology and governance, themes and emerging influence of internet politics, e-participation, e-deliberation, and online social movement, the new and social media such as facebook and twitter. The impact of new technology on the changing mode of governance worldwide (i.e. power […]
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International Organizations and Regional Integration 3 (3-0-6) This course studies peace and peace building through structures and processes conceptualized as international co-operation, institution, organization, regime, etc. The role of international organization and regional integration in strengthening and expanding international cooperation and reducing international conflicts. Conflicts resolution and peaceful settlement of conflicts within the framework […]
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Development Theories and Conflict Resolution 3 (3 -0-6) This course examines major theoretical approaches to social, economic, political and administrative development. The process of globalization as it interact with and impact on local, national and international development. Various development issues and policies (such as economic growth models, sustainable development, social policies, civil society-state relations, […]
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International Relations in Asia-Pacific Region 3 (3-0-6) This course explores the regional cooperation and relations among state and non-state actors in the Asia- Pacific region, The political, security, and socio-economic issues involving China, Japan, North and South Korea, and ASEAN. The balance of international power from within and outside the region. The role of […]
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New International Political and Economic Order 3 (3-0-6) This course examines the emerging global political and economic order in the 21st century. The post Cold War international political order. The role of economic and international integration. The roles of EU, WTO, NATO, OECD, OSCE. The emerging economies, the rise of India, China and […]
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Research Methodology in Peace Studies 3 (3-0-6) This course explains the overview of academic research methods. Training in different research methods relevant for researchers on peace studies, international relations and diplomacy. Development of students’ ability to formulate research problems and proposals and to conduct research. Preparation of students for their research project. Components of […]
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Theory of Peace Conflict and Security 3 (3-0-6) This course examines most well recognized central and contemporary theories of peace and conflict studies. Historical development from the emergence of peace and conflict studies after World War II to contemporary research in this area. Analysis of peace and conflict from political, development, human rights, […]
