Negotiation and Conflict Management: From the Interpersonal to the International
GENED 1033
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Description
At all levels of society, how can we turn disagreement into productive negotiation?
Conflict is an inevitable aspect of human life—from everyday disagreements with family and friends to sociopolitical divisions that shape shared institutions and international affairs. Yet while some disagreements escalate into polarization and mistrust, others lead to cooperative problem-solving and creative breakthroughs. What explains this difference? What separates destructive conflict from constructive negotiation?
To prepare you for a lifetime of civic engagement, this course examines enduring questions about the nature of conflict and interdisciplinary approaches for resolving it. We explore rational, emotional, and identity-based dimensions of conflict resolution and connect these insights to your own life as well as to organizational and societal challenges. Because conflict often involves difficult trade-offs and moral dilemmas, we also examine models for understanding its ethical and sociopolitical complexities.
The hope is that, by the end of the course, you will develop a deeper understanding of conflict resolution and will be better equipped to navigate its many contours to advance the vision of a more peaceful world.
Class Notes
This course has an enrollment cap. Before you can enroll, you will need to submit a petition. If your petition is approved, you will have the opportunity to enroll, should seats be available.
For timely updates and detailed instructions about entering the Gen Ed lottery, please see https://gened.college.harvard.edu/courses/registration-and-lottery/
Not Available for Cross Registration
NOTE: This course requires additional sections; you will be prompted to choose secondary components during the Add to Cart process
