YH00EY82 Collaborative Approaches and Conflict Resolution Strategies for Sustainability Challenges (5 cr)
Cooperation network course
Network: Finnish University Partnership for International Development
Available for: Doctoral studies, Master's students, Bachelor's students and Bachelor's and Master's students
This course is offered through the Network for Unipid. These studies are available for bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree students studying in the University of Jyväskylä.
Network: National doctoral courses
Available for: Doctoral studies
This course is offered through the Network for Doctoral Studies. These studies are available for doctoral degree students studying in the University of Jyväskylä.
Description
This course explores theories, tools and practices that foster collaborative approaches and conflict analysis in the context of sustainability challenges. It offers a foundational understanding of theoretical and methodological approaches to collaboration and conflict resolution. The course provides an overview of key theories in collaborative governance, explains analytical frameworks and offers selected resolution and facilitation techniques. Three virtual case studies and interactive activities allow students to apply these frameworks and develop practical skills.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to (1) understand key theoretical frameworks for environmental collaboration; (2) understand environmental conflict analysis and conflict resolution strategies; (3) explore participatory problem-solving approaches, including collaborative governance and partnerships; (4) apply and critically reflect on course content through case studies.
Additional information
Opettajat: Irmeli Mustalahti, Ida Herdieckerhoff, Lasse Peltonen.
Maximum 80 students. The course language is English. The course is organized in collaboration with UniPID.
This course is mandatory for those taking part in UEF Summer School course called YH00EL07 Environmental Collaboration and Conflict Resolution
Campus: Joensuu
Description of prerequisites
Bachelor level studies. Or studies/practical experience in environmental collaboration or conflict situations.