Universität Wien

240091 SE VM3 / VM6 - Conflicts Over Territories in the Global South (2024W)

7.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 24 - Kultur- und Sozialanthropologie
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
Mo 03.02. 10:00-12:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1

Details

max. 25 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Montag 03.02. 13:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Dienstag 04.02. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Dienstag 04.02. 13:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Mittwoch 05.02. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Mittwoch 05.02. 13:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Donnerstag 06.02. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Donnerstag 06.02. 13:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Freitag 07.02. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Freitag 07.02. 13:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This course explores the complex dynamics of territorial conflicts in the Global South particularly Sub-Saharan Africa, exploring historical, political, economic, and social factors driving these conflicts. It analyses the role of colonialism, imperialism, and globaliation in shaping territorial disputes and their impact on local communities, regional stability, and global governance. The participants in this course will delve deep into understanding the political violence in Sub-Saharan Africa from historical and comparative perspectives. Participants will explore major theories, trends, and methodological questions in the study of armed conflict through the lens of in-depth case studies from Sub-Saharan Africa. In this course, participants shall explore the causes and consequences of civil war, and the internal dynamics of armed groups, and ask why some conflicts last so much longer than others.

By the end of the course, the participants will critically analyse, synthesise, and evaluate research and contemporary debates about conflict, violence, and peace and circumnavigate multifaceted issues to make informed opinions and analyses. The participants will apply the knowledge, skills, and understanding gained in the course in their day-to-day engagement with research on war, violence, and peace in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Course Objectives

Upon completion, students will:

1. Analyse the root causes of territorial conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa.
2. Understand historical and contemporary factors shaping territorial disputes.
3. Evaluate the impact of territorial conflicts on local communities and regional stability.
4. Develop critical thinking on conflict resolution and territorial governance.
5. Apply theoretical frameworks to real-world scenarios.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

The course will be evaluated based on candidates writing a seminar paper between 4.500-5.500 words, plus a cover page and references which will be worth 60% of the final course mark. The remaining 40% of the final course mark will be from the candidate’s active participation in class, including demonstrated preparation for class, reading, attendance, active participation in discussions, group exercises, plenary discussions, and presentations.

Seminar Paper

Africa has experienced numerous conflicts throughout history with numerous devastating consequences for human security, economic development, and social stability. Choose one case from the countries listed below and write a paper between 4.500-5.500 words.

Case Studies:

1. The Democratic Republic of Congo (Resource-driven conflict and regional instability).
2. South Sudan (Ethnic tensions and state fragmentation).
3. Somalia (Islamist insurgency and humanitarian crisis).
4. Nigeria (Boko Haram and regional insecurity).
5. Rwanda (Post-genocide reconstruction and reconciliation).

Prüfungsstoff

Literatur

Akande, Olubunmi Damilola. 2024. Horizontal Inequality, Ethnicity and Religion as Causes of Inter-Group Violence, In Harris, Geoff. 2024. The Elgar Companion to War, Conflict and Peacebuilding in Africa, Cheltenham & Northampton: Edward Elgar Publishing.
Harris, Geoff. 2024. The Elgar Companion to War, Conflict and Peacebuilding in Africa, Cheltenham & Northampton: Edward Elgar Publishing.
Harris, Geoff. 2924. Armed conflict in Africa in the 21st century, In Harris, Geoff. 2024. The Elgar Companion to War, Conflict and Peacebuilding in Africa, Cheltenham & Northampton: Edward Elgar Publishing.
de Vries, H. (2015). A Cyclical History of Conflict. In Going Around in Circles: The Challenges of Peacekeeping and Stabilization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (pp. 817). Clingendael Institute. http://www.jstor.org/stable/resrep05509.7
Orogun, P. S. (2002). Crisis of Government, Ethnic Schisms, Civil War, and Regional Destabilization of the Democratic Republic of Congo. World Affairs, 165(1), 2541. http://www.jstor.org/stable/20672647
Mukunto, Kabale Ignatius. 2024. Bad Governance, Political Competition, and Economic Inequality as Causes of Violence, In Harris, Geoff. 2024. The Elgar Companion to War, Conflict and Peacebuilding in Africa, Cheltenham & Northampton: Edward Elgar Publishing.
Omer, R. (2016). South Sudan: From Independence to a Detrimental Civil War. Harvard International Review, 37(3), 1112. http://www.jstor.org/stable/26445829
Mutasa, C., & Virk, K. (2017). The Challenges of Building Peace in South Sudan. In Building Peace in South Sudan: Progress, Problems, And Prospects (pp. 1012). Centre for Conflict Resolution. http://www.jstor.org/stable/resrep05143.6
Thomas, Charles G. & Falola, Toyin. 2020. Secession and Separatist Conflicts in Postcolonial Africa, Calgary: University of Calgary Press.
Tar, Usman A. & Onwurah, Charles P. 2021. The Palgrave Handbook of Small Arms and Conflicts in Africa, Cham: Palgrave Macmillan.
Karbo, Tony & Virk, Kudrat. eds. 2018. The Palgrave Handbook of Peacebuilding in Africa, Gewerbestrasse: Springer Nature Switzerland.
Khadiagala, Gilbert M. (2017). Security and Governance in the Great Lakes Region: An Introduction. In War and Peace in Africa’s Great Lakes Region, edited by Khadiagala, Gilbert M., 1-16. Gewerbestrasse: Springer International Publishing.
Nagar, D., & Nganje, F. (2016). Security and Governance in the Great Lakes Region. In War and Peace In The Great Lakes Region 911. Centre for Conflict Resolution. http://www.jstor.org/stable/resrep05184.7

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

VM3 / VM6

Letzte Änderung: Fr 06.12.2024 12:06