UT Dallas 2017 Undergraduate Catalog

PSCI4316 - Civil War and Conflict Resolution

PSCI 4316 Civil War and Conflict Resolution (3 semester credit hours) This course examines political violence within states and the conditions under which rebellions and insurgencies emerge. Students will develop a theoretical understanding of why civil wars occur, how they are fought, and how they are ultimately resolved. In addition, students will gain insights into empirical studies of civil war, with an emphasis on contemporary cases. (3-0) R