UCD: Sociology of Transition Societies

This module seeks to understand the transition context from the perspective of key social institutions, local stakeholders and grassroots level organizations. The overall purpose of the module is to illustrate the issues and challenges that post-conflict societies face in breaking the vicious cycle of violence and generating conditions for positive peace and sustainable development.

Introduction to Sociology of Transition Societies
Mapping Transition Societies: The Northern Ireland Case
Role of Societal Institutions in Post-Disaster Reconstruction
Cross-Cutting Issues of Transition Contexts

Group assignments (70%) and end of module exam (30%).