London Course and Events
The Life Cycle of Peace and Conflict: Lessons Learned in Northern Ireland
As a formal imperial power, a permanent member of the UN Security Council and a nation intimately tied to the Northern Ireland conflict, the United Kingdom offers a unique perspective from which to study conflict at several levels. London’s vast political and cultural resources will be used to explore conflict development and transformation, the nature of political leadership in conflict, and the significance of “memory” in conflict.
Using Northern Ireland as a case study, students will examine burning issues in contemporary conflict resolution and raise questions to be addressed in Amman during the second half of the program.
Study Tours and Excursions
Comprehensive course excursions enrich your classroom experience. In your free time, explore these unique cities at your leisure, taking in theater shows, museums, shopping, sporting events and nightlife.
In London, visits to Parliament and roundtable discussions with prominent politicians involved in the Northern Ireland peace process contextualize class lectures.
Derry, Ireland Excursion
A three-day excursion to Derry and Belfast, Northern Ireland will allow students to explore the historical epicenter of conflict in Ireland, with lectures on the University of Ulster campus, visits to the Bloody Sunday museum, and guest speakers from individuals intimately involved in the peace and conflict process.