OAGD 1020 - Reclaiming the Women, Peace & Security (WPS) Agenda : Practices for Inclusive Peace

This course explores UN Security Council Resolution 1325 and the practical implications of the Women, Peace, and Security agenda in today´s context. Delve into the diverse roles women play in conflict, peacebuilding, and post-conflict reconstruction. Engage in critical discussions and analyses of case studies from Colombia, Mali, Yemen and others to understand the complexities of implementation. Explore the unique contributions of women in peace processes, recognizing their agency without simplifying their role.

Learning Outcomes :

• Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the key principles underpinning the Women, Peace, and Security agenda
• Through engagement with case studies, students will develop analytical skills to assess the impact of gender dynamics on conflict, evaluate policy effectiveness, and identify gaps in the implementation of Women, Peace, and Security initiatives.
• Through discussion on course readings, podcasts and films students will strengthen their research skills and ability to synthesize complex information as well as enhance their communication skills in articulating insights related to the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

Professional Skills :

Students will develop critical thinking skills and be able to evaluate the complexities of gender dynamics in conflict, peacebuilding, and security.

Exploration of contemporary debates and emerging issues will cultivate students' ability to adapt to evolving dynamics in the field of Women, Peace, and Security

Engagement with diverse case studies will enhance students' cross-cultural competence, allowing them to understand and navigate the varied contexts in which Women, Peace, and Security initiatives are implemented.

Familiarity with international policy processes and foundational gender studies concepts. Capacity to engage critically with case-based analysis.

Interactive lectures (questions and discussions by students are encouraged). A specific time after the session will be organized to give feedback on the students’ work.

• Presence and participation during the semester 10%
• Participation in group work: interactive case-studies 40%
• Essay (2,000 words) on a chosen topic relating to the subject matter due at the end of the semester (50%)

• In Class Presence: 24 hours a semester
• Reading and Preparation for Class: 5 hours per week / 60 hours per semester
• Research and Preparation for Group Work: 6 hours a semester maximum
• Research and Writing for Individual Assessments: 3 Individual assessments prepared through the Semester, including the Final Project: 50 hours a semester