Course Description: This course provides an advanced framework for conflict prevention and strategic mediation in diplomacy. Participants will learn how to identify early warning signs, facilitate multi-party dialogue, and apply mediation principles in volatile contexts. Blending theory with practice, the course emphasizes culturally sensitive approaches, nonviolent resolution strategies, and innovative diplomatic tools to foster sustainable peace.
Course Length: 6 weeks (36 total instructional hours)
Proficiency Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: Completion of a lower-intermediate ESL course or equivalent language proficiency
Course Objectives:- Explain the stages and principles of conflict prevention.
- Identify early warning signs and root causes of international disputes.
- Apply mediation techniques in bilateral and multilateral settings.
- Analyze roles of third-party actors in peace processes.
- Evaluate conflict resolution frameworks such as Track I and Track II diplomacy.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills for peacebuilding.
- Design inclusive dialogue formats that account for diverse stakeholders.
- Use real-world case studies to model conflict prevention strategies.
- Manage diplomatic negotiations in post-conflict environments.
- Create a conflict prevention and mediation action plan.