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The course
What are the underlying causes of insecurity and instability, and what factors support or undermine attainment of durable peace after episodes of violent conflict in the Global South? This course explores these questions using comparative case studies and theoretical perspectives from political science and other disciplines on the challenges and opportunities of ending conflicts and achieving sustainable peace.
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The particulars
Texts
Library course readings accessed through Quercus
Format & requirements
One two-hour seminar per week. Book Review, a major essay, attendance, and participation
Prerequisites
POL201H1 or POL201Y1 or POL208H1 or POL208Y1 or POL209H5 or POLB80H3 or POLB90H3
Exclusions
POL417Y1
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Reading the code
POLPolitical ScienceDepartment of Political Science
418400-levelYear of study this course sits in
HHalf course0.5 credit (FCE)
1St. GeorgeDowntown Toronto campus
SWinter sessionSecond term, Jan–Apr 2027