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Conflict Transformation

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

456 reviews

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
2 weeks at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace

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There are 5 modules in this course

This course introduces you to the concept of conflict transformation and how it differs from conflict resolution, management, and prevention. We’ll see how conflict offers opportunities for constructive change, and we'll explore different tools and methods for engaging conflict constructively.

Regardless of your familiarity with the topic, you'll get insightful tips, portable handouts, lively demonstrations, and personalized assignments to bridge and enhance your own knowledge and history within the conflict narrative. In any area of your life, you'll benefit from the practical techniques and transferable information offered throughout this five-week journey.

This module uncovers a deeper awareness of what conflict is, its underlying opportunities, and the concept of conflict transformation.

What's included

7 videos3 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

7 videos•Total 41 minutes
  • Welcome and an Introduction to the Course•3 minutes
  • Conflict Transformation Introduced•8 minutes
  • Understanding Conflict•6 minutes
  • The Four Dimensions of Change•10 minutes
  • Conflict Is a Nested Phenomenon•5 minutes
  • Constructive Change and Nonviolent Resistance•7 minutes
  • Week 1 Recap•2 minutes
3 readings•Total 175 minutes
  • Course Outline and Grading Information•5 minutes
  • Fundamental Texts on Conflict Transformation•80 minutes
  • Nested Theory and Nonviolent Resistance•90 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Practice•10 minutes
1 peer review•Total 30 minutes
  • Conflict in the News•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
  • Ponder the Past•10 minutes

This module looks at a self-assessment instrument, the conflict styles, and how your body and brain respond to conflict.

What's included

6 videos3 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

6 videos•Total 45 minutes
  • Self-Assessment Overview•7 minutes
  • The Five Conflict Styles•9 minutes
  • Which Style Is Best for What Kind of Conflict?•13 minutes
  • The Brain's Response to Conflict•1 minute
  • The Body's Response to Conflict•13 minutes
  • Week 2 Recap•2 minutes
3 readings•Total 60 minutes
  • Discover Your Conflict Style•15 minutes
  • Weekly Readings•30 minutes
  • Physical and Psychological Responses to Stress•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Practice•10 minutes
1 peer review•Total 30 minutes
  • Analyzing Your Conflict Style•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
  • Ponder the Past•10 minutes

This module explores conflict analysis and three analysis tools.

What's included

6 videos3 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

6 videos•Total 28 minutes
  • Analyzing Conflict Overview•11 minutes
  • "Trouble at the Bus Stop"•4 minutes
  • The ABC Tool•4 minutes
  • The Onion Tool•3 minutes
  • The Tree Tool•5 minutes
  • Week 3 Recap•2 minutes
3 readings•Total 150 minutes
  • Weekly Readings•70 minutes
  • Case Study and Tools Handout•10 minutes
  • Conflict Analysis Organizations, Resources, and Manuals•70 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Practice•10 minutes
1 peer review•Total 30 minutes
  • Using a Conflict Tool•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
  • Ponder the Past•10 minutes

This module will discuss mediation and circle processes and guidelines for facilitating or participating in one of these processes.

What's included

7 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

7 videos•Total 50 minutes
  • Engaging Conflict from a Middle Ground•4 minutes
  • Phases of the Mediation Process•8 minutes
  • The Role of the Mediator•9 minutes
  • Mediation Demonstration•13 minutes
  • Defining a Circle Process•5 minutes
  • Elements of the Circle Process•10 minutes
  • Week 4 Recap•1 minute
2 readings•Total 125 minutes
  • Weekly Readings•120 minutes
  • Mediation and Circle Process Handout•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Practice•10 minutes
1 peer review•Total 30 minutes
  • Designing a Process•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
  • Ponder the Past•10 minutes

This module covers strategies for dealing with conflict that is ongoing or seemingly erupts unexpectedly.

What's included

5 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

5 videos•Total 21 minutes
  • Other Conflict Considerations•2 minutes
  • How to Deal with Conflict Erupting Out of Nowhere•6 minutes
  • How to Deal with Ongoing Conflict•5 minutes
  • Identifying Deeper Issues•3 minutes
  • Week 5 Recap•5 minutes
2 readings•Total 95 minutes
  • Weekly Readings•90 minutes
  • Bibliography•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Practice•10 minutes
1 peer review•Total 30 minutes
  • Dealing with Difficult Conflict•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
  • Ponder the Past•10 minutes

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4.8 (160 ratings)
Emory University
2 Courses•49,502 learners

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Reviewed on Oct 2, 2018

This is one of the best courses ever , the tools and knowledge i have acquired will help me deal with a lot of issues. thanks a thousand times.

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Reviewed on Aug 2, 2017

I have definitely learned a lot with this course! What is my style, how to address conflict more efficiently, what tools do we have, and many more useful skills for my personal and work life.

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Reviewed on Jan 16, 2018

Excellent course. Clear information provided in every section. Complete with easy to follow examples. Peer review left a little to be desired as far as feedback is concerned but it worked eff

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