Robert Becker

Surveys the basic practical and theoretical foundations of conflict and conflict resolution. Introduces students to the basic theories and practices of conflict resolution providing them with a grounding in theories of conflict, their application, the dynamics of conflict and an overview of key conflict resolution processes. Students learn to understand their own conflicts and how the theories, skills and practices of conflict resolution can make conflict productive. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IIB).

Introduces students to fundamental aspects of the social sciences through a study of a particular issue chosen from a range of disciplines. May be taken up to three times under different topics. Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors Program. Three hours per week with enhancement. Meets General Education IIIB or IIIC (Prior to Fall 2008: IIB).

Selected areas of study within varied subfields of conflict analysis and dispute resolution. Topics will vary in response to faculty and student interests. Three hours per week.

Comparative study of the government systems, political processes, leadership, political parties, elections and current political issues in Britain, France and Germany and an overview of the European community. Prerequisite: C or better in POSC 101 or 103 or 210. Three hours per week with enhancement.