This course focusses on the circumstances under which people are willing to move from conflict to conflict resolution. What aspects offer space to make this movement possible? The course consists of both practical mediation skills training, combined with insights from different disciplines (law, behavioural sciences, social sciences, economics, religion and theology) that offer a deeper understanding of the drivers in favour and against resolving conflicts. What you will learn in the winter school on conflict(resolution) gives you broad applicable knowledge and it will develop your skills to resolve conflict on different levels.
Course overview
- Entry requirements
- Course days: 13-17 January 2025
- Attendance: online only
- Course level: master's, PhD, working professionals
- See the course curriculum
- Coordinating lecturer: Lenka Hora Adema and Marise van Amersfoort
- Forms of tuition: Online lectures, role-play, self-study
- Language of tuition: English
Please note: a student is expected to have a high level of English proficiency for this course (at least equivalent to IELTS 6.5 / Level B2) - Forms of assessment: Essay and essay presentation, skill training workshop participation, live skills assessment and attendance
- Equivalent to 2 ECTS
- Contact hours: 32,5
- Self-study hours: 23,5
Fees
Students, PhD students and employees of VU Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC or an Aurora Network Partner:
- €580
Students and PhD students:
- €680
Professionals:
- €880
Applications received before 15 October get a €50 Early Bird Discount!
