PS 1533 - POLITICAL VIOLENCE AND REVOLUTION

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course introduces students to the conceptual parameters of political violence, its various forms and understanding these phenomena by studying the diverse range of violent conflicts in South Asia. It explores the colonial legacy in the subcontinent and, the political character of the state for explaining the genesis and nature of different conflicts and asks why only certain conflicts become violent and how? Students will also learn about different strategies adopted by states for coping with such violent conflicts. These issues will be examined in a comparative framework and as part of the course work, students will be encouraged to undertake some case studies of conflicts to understand 'what works' and 'what doesn't' in managing or ending political violence and, resolving such conflicts.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade

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