European Conflicts and Security: Ukraine

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Cursusdoel

After completing this course students are able to:
  • discuss the historical, political, and social contexts of European conflicts.
  • debate the controversies of the historiography surrounding the origins of the conflict.
  • recognize the complexities of the political decision making process in times of crisis and compare political and military decision-making.
  • simulate a crisis situation on the political decision-making level, demonstrating the basics of diplomatic conduct.
  • plan research, i.e. find the relevant literature, interpret sources and develop a thesis.
  • present research results both orally and in writing.

Vakinhoudelijk

Course was renamed in 2022 from Arab-Israeli Conflict to European Conflicts and Security
It has largely the same format and learning goals as before, so cannot be taken twice.

Content may focus on different areas each year.
This course examines the geo-strategic significance of regions in an age of globalism, as well as the opportunities and limitations that this macro-dimension places on finding a workable “roadmap to peace.” We study the painful consequences of the wars that have hardened resistance, precipitated revenge-seeking, and entrenched negative views of the identities of ‘the other.’
Therefore, the course reviews the historical debate.. We then examine the arguments, sources and methods that inform the debate on the origins and developments of the conflict. Subsequently, we address core issues and themes that in addition to the recognition of narratives, will prepare us for the simulation exercise, where we live the conflict for one weekend.


Format
Students lead 1 seminar session. In preparation for the simulation exercise students are required to hand in a team profile, a role profile and a strategy paper.
Students hand in a draft of this paper which will be peer reviewed in class. For this paper, students read about 500-600 pages, partly from the course materials, and partly from additional research
The seminars culminate in an obligatory simulation weekend. This simulation exercise on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict probes possible new directions for movement away from violence toward peace.
What happens in class is an essential part of the course. Students should be present and participate in all sessions. If a student is unable to attend class they must inform the instructor beforehand. If a student misses more than 4 sessions they will not receive credit for the course.

Werkvormen

UCU INT 3 course

Toetsing

Strategic Actor Analysis

Verplicht | Weging 40% | ECTS 3

Simulation

Verplicht | Weging 20% | ECTS 1,5

Intelligence Briefing

Verplicht | Weging 20% | ECTS 1,5

Presentation

Verplicht | Weging 20% | ECTS 1,5

*midterm FEEDBACK*

Niet verplicht

Ingangseisen en voorkennis

Voertalen

  • Engels

Competenties

  • Academisch schrijven
  • Debatteren / discoursanalyse
  • Interdisciplinariteit
  • Kritisch lezen
  • Leren In Community’s
  • Luisteren
  • Onderzoeksvaardigheden
  • Presenteren
  • Samenwerken

Cursusmomenten

Gerelateerde studies

Tentamens

Er is geen tentamenrooster beschikbaar voor deze cursus

Verplicht materiaal

Materiaal Omschrijving
READER Articles will be provided by instructor

Aanbevolen materiaal

Er is geen informatie over de aanbevolen literatuur bekend

Opmerkingen

Track finisher History. Counts towards HUM or SSC major.

Coördinator

dr. E. Jacobs E.Jacobs@uu.nl

Docenten

drs. A.J. Boekestijn A.J.Boekestijn@uu.nl

Inschrijving

Let op: deze cursus is niet toegankelijk voor studenten van andere faculteiten, bijvakkers mogen zich dus niet inschrijven.

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