Course description
NHR523 is an intensive introduction to scientific approaches on the concept of conflicts, conflict management, conflict resolution, conflict prevention and conflict transformation. This course aims at providing theoretical and practical knowledge, based on pioneering models from the world, to allow students acquire scientific methodologies and analytical approaches and abilities in non-violent conflict solutions. It includes the study of conflict and communication paths, strategies, networks and solutions in order to accustom students to conflict study vocabulary, forms and mechanisms and to the scientific comparison between violent and non-violent options. The course includes practical applications dedicated to test the key elements in conflict and communication: anger, fear, logic, hostility, vocabulary, tones, expressions, listening capacity, objectivity, sympathy, creativity, positive and negative experiences, ability of organization, time management, formulation of questions, the requirements, shape and location of self-behavior, rights protection, and the body neuropsychology.
Prerequisites: NHR501 or Adviser's consent