First-Year Seminars 110WE - How Wars End

What social processes and institutions are necessary to bring an end to war? Do the efforts of citizens make a difference? What is the role of beliefs regarding identity? What about access to resources? What is the role of visible forms of restorative or retributive justice? This first-year seminar focuses primarily on small, regional conflicts in Africa to explore the social processes and institutions which facilitate the resolution of conflict. We will begin in the lat 19th century, but concentrate on more recent events. Course assignments are designed to develop skills in academic writing historical research, and collaborative learning.

Course limited to new first-years & transfers/FPs entering as first-years.