GST 3112 units300 LevelFirst Semester

Peace and Conflict Resolution

Foundation course — taken across University of Uyo programmes, not one department

GST 311 (Peace and Conflict Resolution) is a 2-unit, 300 Level course taught in the First Semester at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It is a foundation course taken by undergraduates across the university's programmes, not one department's course.

The nature of conflict, the conditions for peace, and the practical machinery of resolution — negotiation, mediation and arbitration. Applied to the Nigerian and West African context.

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Course outline

  1. 01Basic concepts: peace, conflict, violence, security and human security
  2. 02Types and causes of conflict: economic, political, ethnic, religious and resource conflict
  3. 03Theories of conflict and conflict dynamics; conflict escalation and de-escalation
  4. 04Peace as a process: peacekeeping, peacemaking, peacebuilding and peace enforcement
  5. 05Conflict resolution mechanisms: negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration and adjudication
  6. 06Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and traditional African conflict-resolution systems
  7. 07The role of government, civil society, NGOs and international bodies (UN, AU, ECOWAS)
  8. 08Case studies of conflict and resolution in Nigeria and West Africa
  9. 09Developing a culture of peace; the role of the media and of data in early warning

Recommended textbooks

  • Peace and Conflict Studies — David P. Barash & Charles P. Webel

    5th ed. — the standard international text

  • Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution — UniUyo GST course team

    Use the departmental handout; the exam follows it

How to pass GST 311

  • Learn the resolution mechanisms as a ladder from least to most binding (negotiation → mediation → arbitration → adjudication); scenario questions ask you to pick the right rung
  • Have two Nigerian case studies fully prepared — specificity is what separates an A from a C in the essay
  • Conflict early-warning systems are increasingly data-driven; mentioning that connection is a genuine differentiator in your answers
  • This is another GST course of easy marks; do the past questions rather than over-reading

GST 311 — questions and answers

What is GST 311 at the University of Uyo?
GST 311 (Peace and Conflict Resolution) is a 2-unit, 300 Level course taught in the First Semester at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It is a foundation course taken by undergraduates across the university's programmes, not one department's course. The nature of conflict, the conditions for peace, and the practical machinery of resolution — negotiation, mediation and arbitration. Applied to the Nigerian and West African context.
Which programmes take GST 311?
GST 311 is a foundation course taken by undergraduates across University of Uyo programmes — it belongs to the university, not to one department. Whatever your department, Areté covers it with the same outline, textbooks and study tips.
What topics are covered in GST 311?
The GST 311 outline covers 9 topics: Basic concepts: peace, conflict, violence, security and human security; Types and causes of conflict: economic, political, ethnic, religious and resource conflict; Theories of conflict and conflict dynamics; conflict escalation and de-escalation; Peace as a process: peacekeeping, peacemaking, peacebuilding and peace enforcement; Conflict resolution mechanisms: negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration and adjudication; Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and traditional African conflict-resolution systems; The role of government, civil society, NGOs and international bodies (UN, AU, ECOWAS); Case studies of conflict and resolution in Nigeria and West Africa; Developing a culture of peace; the role of the media and of data in early warning.
What textbooks are recommended for GST 311?
Recommended reading for GST 311: Peace and Conflict Studies by David P. Barash & Charles P. Webel; Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution by UniUyo GST course team.
How do I pass GST 311?
Learn the resolution mechanisms as a ladder from least to most binding (negotiation → mediation → arbitration → adjudication); scenario questions ask you to pick the right rung Have two Nigerian case studies fully prepared — specificity is what separates an A from a C in the essay Conflict early-warning systems are increasingly data-driven; mentioning that connection is a genuine differentiator in your answers This is another GST course of easy marks; do the past questions rather than over-reading
Where can I find GST 311 lecture notes and past questions?
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