An interdisciplinary introduction to the study of conflict, justice, and peace. The course engages students in developing an analytical and theoretical framework for examining the dynamics of conflict, violence, and injustice and the strategies that have been employed to attain peace and justice, including balance of power, cooperation, diplomacy and conflict resolution, law, human rights, social movements, social justice (economic, environmental, and race/class/gender), interpersonal communication, and religiously inspired social transformation. This version of the course includes a week-long study trip to Siracusa, Italy. The group will depart on May 9th (Friday), arriving in Siracusa, Italy on May 10th (Saturday). The group will conclude the trip and depart from Siracusa on May 15th (Thursday). The field study lab in Siracusa will consist in a deep-dive exploration of the ways in which PEAC 104 'big ideas' about bottom-up peacebuilding and community organizing are put into practice within and with immigrant communities in Sicily. In particular, we will visit three local organizations, focused on immigrant children, youth, and community well-being, and social inclusion and well-being for migrants. The trip will also be an opportunity to explore the rich Sicilian cultural (and culinary!) landscape rooted in the history of the Mediterranean basin. We will also have the rare opportunity to build relationships and learn from community organizers and leaders in social justice and inclusion. Interested students can apply by filling out this Google Form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZj8WrjeiS-Iybw6prmM9AeqeWU8UB21i9I57gKZp4FkEXPQ/viewform

Units: 1.25

Max Enrollment: 10

Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.

Instructor: Confortini

Distribution Requirements: SBA - Social and Behavioral Analysis; REP - Religion, Ethics, and Moral Philosophy

Typical Periods Offered: Spring

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Spring