Course Agenda

The agenda lays out the structure of the course, highlighting the purpose of each chapter ( Photo: Ketut Subiyanto, Pexels ).

Chapter 1: Why Media and Arts for Peace

This chapter answers why media and the arts contribute to peacebuilding by defining conflict, conflict transformation, peacebuilding, media and the arts. We explore the role of human psychology and neuroscience in relation to peacebuilding, media and the arts. (1 hour)

Chapter 2: Strategies for Peace: Creativity and Storytelling

This chapter outlines the important role of creativity, culture and storytelling in peacebuilding. We explore how the strategy behind storytelling can either foment violence or foster peace. (1 hour, 20 min)

Chapter 3: Media and the Arts for Conflict Prevention

This chapter looks at the role of media and the arts in fostering a culture or peace, preventing violent conflict, and nonviolent civil resistance. (1 hour)

Chapter 4: Media and the Arts During Violent Conflict

This chapter looks at the role of media and the arts during conflict. Specifically is explores how the media and arts can and have been used in transforming conflict, countering violent extremism, documenting human rights violations, and preserving cultural heritage. (1 hour)

Chapter 5: Media and the Arts in Post-Conflict Settings

This chapter looks at the role of media and arts in post-conflict settings. Specifically, we explore how media and arts can and have been used in reconciliation processes, transitional justice, memorialization, and trauma healing. (1 hour, 10 min)

Chapter 6: Moving Forward into the Future

This chapter explores how advances in technology and communication are providing both challenges and opportunities for the peacebuilding field. (15 minutes)

Chapter 7: Concluding Remarks

This chapter asks you to reflect on what you've learned throughout the course and share your feedback with us. (1 hour)