175-044 Conflict, Culture and Language | |
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Note | This subject is offered in intensive mode over a period of two weeks during the winter recess. |
Availability | 2nd and 3rd year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Assoc Prof Diane Bretherton |
Semester | 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | 30 hours of lectures and tutorials taught in intensive mode during the winter recess. There will be 20 hours of lectures and 10 tutorials |
Subject Description | This subject examines the relationship between conflict, culture and language in a theoretical context with a view to better understanding of the causes and consequences of cross-cultural ethno-political conflict. It has also the practical aim of introducing some cross-cultural conflict resolution skills. |
Assessment | Two assignments of 2000 words each. One will be based on the research literature, the other will be a practical report based on a cross-cultural conflict mapping exercise. Assessment will be completed after the teaching program finishes. |
Prescribed Texts | A subject reader will be available.
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