Global Peace & Security

Conflict abounds as do issues of safety and security in a global society. This course begins with a short history and theoretical understanding of global conflict and security issues in exploring paradigms of identity, difference, and otherness, including the rise of extremism. From there, students explore the impact that global conflict and security have on the following shared human experiences: economic, humanitarian, political, religious, cultural, and environmental/health. The content of the course is framed by a shared need to infuse more sustainable forms of diversity, equity, and inclusivity into the peace creation and safety needs of our global society in building greater ways to create awareness, empathy, and cooperation across nations and cultures.