Course Title: Disputes and Resource Development
Code: HID412
Core/Elective: Core
Credit Point: 15
Contact Hours: Three (3) contact hours per week for 14 weeks equivalent
Prerequisite: HID 321 Conflict Resolutions and Peace Building.
Course Coordinator: Mr. Nom
Course Description:
Conflicts over natural resources and the environment are ubiquitous and inevitable. The purpose of this course is to examine the causes, dynamics and consequences of natural resource conflicts, as well as the range of possible approaches to prevent and resolve such conflicts. It focuses on the causes and nature of resource conflicts, their connection with local and global governance, the clash between local claims and national interest in resource politics, the link between international demand and pressures on local communities, the activities of warlords, the involvement of the international community in addressing these conflicts and the impact of globalization on resource conflicts. It further discusses the ramifications of natural resource conflicts in developing societies and to situate these within the nexus of security and development. It will consider the merits of conventional approaches to manage natural resources conflict, and emphasize the theory and methods of collaboration. The course further emphasizes on considering innovations in the theory and practice of natural resources conflict resolution. It draws on the history of natural resource policy and conflict resolution, and facilitates arguments that conventional approaches used in preventing and resolving natural resource and environmental conflicts (legislative, administrative, and judicial) often leave citizens, advocates, and decision makers dissatisfied with the outcome. Case studies of conflicts in relation to natural resource development in PNG will be examined.
Learning Outcomes:
The primary aim of this course is to educate and help students to understand how natural resources can create or aggravate conflict and learn to assess the situation and look for opportunities for interventions that can prevent or reduce conflict. At the end of this course, it is expected that students will be in a position to:
Understand the causes, dynamics, and consequences of natural resource and environmental conflicts.
Explain the concept of conflict and have an understanding of selected theories of conflict: humanist, interactionist and structural theories.
Understand the range of possible approaches to prevent and manage such conflict.
Gather appropriate information and assess the need for public engagement, dialogue, and conflict resolution.
Design public processes that are inclusive, informed, and deliberative.
Adapt these principles to public participation, community-based collaboration, administrative rule making, environmental impact assessment, land use and resource planning, and legislative policymaking.
Participate effectively in multi-party public processes.
Understand the role and value of process managers (facilitators and mediators).
Adapt the principles and strategies to science-intensive public issues; intractable public disputes; regional, trans-boundary issues; and dispute systems design.
Understand the implications of current trends in citizen participation, deliberative democracy, and the governance of natural resources
Content
1. The concepts and theories of conflict,
2. The role of conflict in natural resource use and management,
3. Analysis of conflict,
4. Management of conflict,
5. Resolution of conflict, the role of mediation in conflict,
6. Stakeholder relationships,
7. Conflict between private and public good,
8. Ownership and access rights, community participation,
9. Partnership building, governance, and the
10. Challenges of policy implementation.
Teaching and Learning Strategies:
Lectures will introduce the main topic, with the support of slides/power points synthesizing concepts, paradigms, theories and examples extracted from the readings. This will be followed by tutorials which explore issues, group work, discussions or exercises raised in the lectures. Short documentary video films will be used to aid student learning.
Assessment:
Final written exam (40%), Assignment (20%) written test (20%), critical review (10%) reflective journal (10%).
Task 1: Test
Description: Multiple choice and short answer test. This test is to assess students’ comprehension and understanding of the themes and issues presented/discussed in the first 4 weeks of this course.
Criteria: Students will be assessed on the learning outcomes stated above in this course.
Due date: Week 4
Length: 1 hour
Weighting: 20%
Task 2: Major Assignment (Topics changed often)
Description: Type of Disputes emerges in Resource Development
Criteria: The essay will be marked based on format of the essay, in terms of language, structure, comprehensiveness of contents, organization of materials, logic and structure, readability, formatting, and novelty of presentation.
Due Date: End of Week 8
Length: 4 – 6 pages
Weighting: 20%
Task 3: Critical Review
Description: Critical review on a specific reading (s) or case study within the course content to see whether students can critically analyze resource development issues on local and global scale.
Criteria: Present ideas in an accurately, discuss important points, including evidence of references in support of their critical review.
Due Date: End of week 6
Length: 2-4 pages
Weighting: 10%
Task 3: Reflective Journal
Description: Reflective journals on topics within the course content either through submission of a case study requiring documentary research, group analysis and solution/s.
Criteria: A detailed description and high-quality written response of what has been taught during each lecture.
Due Date: Every one week- Week 1- 5
Length: 1 page each lecture (Total of 5 pages)
Weighting: 10%
Task 4: Written Final Examination
Description: Final examination to synthesis learning throughout the semester
Criteria: Students will be assessed on the unit’s learning outcomes with regards to the understanding of the content of this particular course.
Due Date: Exam week at the end of Semester
Length: 2 hours
Weighting: 40%
Attendance and other requirements to pass the unit
Students are required to attend 80% of face-to-face teaching sessions; Students are required to complete 100% of laboratory sessions.
Feedback and unit evaluation strategies
Students are encouraged to provide informal feedback to the lecturers during the units. There will be a formal evaluation of the unit, either online or paper-based. Students are advised to make constructive comments either positive or negative about the effectiveness of the teaching and learning strategies used to achieve the learning outcomes and to develop the graduate attributes. Comments made by students will help lecturers to improve their professional performance.
Other information
Consultation times can only be available to the students during a non-contact hours or days in a week.
Key references for the unit
Fisher, R., W. Ury, and B. Patton (2011) Getting to Yes. Revised edition. Penguin Books, New York.
Abidi, Syed A.H., ed. (2002). Living beyond conflict: for peace and tolerance. ABETO, Kampala.
Bascow, Lawrence S. & Wheeler, Michael (1984) Environmental dispute resolution. Plenum Press, New York.
Carpenter, Susan L. & Kennedy, W.J.D. (2001) Managing public disputes: a practical guide for government, business, and citizens’ groups. Jossey-Bass, San Francisco.
Castro, A.Peter & Nielsen, Erik (2003) Natural resource conflict management case studies: an analysis of power, participation and protected areas. FAO, Rome
Code: HID412
Core/Elective: Core
Credit Point: 15
Contact Hours: Three (3) contact hours per week for 14 weeks equivalent
Prerequisite: HID 321 Conflict Resolutions and Peace Building.
Course Coordinator: Mr. Nom
Course Description:
Conflicts over natural resources and the environment are ubiquitous and inevitable. The purpose of this course is to examine the causes, dynamics and consequences of natural resource conflicts, as well as the range of possible approaches to prevent and resolve such conflicts. It focuses on the causes and nature of resource conflicts, their connection with local and global governance, the clash between local claims and national interest in resource politics, the link between international demand and pressures on local communities, the activities of warlords, the involvement of the international community in addressing these conflicts and the impact of globalization on resource conflicts. It further discusses the ramifications of natural resource conflicts in developing societies and to situate these within the nexus of security and development. It will consider the merits of conventional approaches to manage natural resources conflict, and emphasize the theory and methods of collaboration. The course further emphasizes on considering innovations in the theory and practice of natural resources conflict resolution. It draws on the history of natural resource policy and conflict resolution, and facilitates arguments that conventional approaches used in preventing and resolving natural resource and environmental conflicts (legislative, administrative, and judicial) often leave citizens, advocates, and decision makers dissatisfied with the outcome. Case studies of conflicts in relation to natural resource development in PNG will be examined.
Learning Outcomes:
The primary aim of this course is to educate and help students to understand how natural resources can create or aggravate conflict and learn to assess the situation and look for opportunities for interventions that can prevent or reduce conflict. At the end of this course, it is expected that students will be in a position to:
Understand the causes, dynamics, and consequences of natural resource and environmental conflicts.
Explain the concept of conflict and have an understanding of selected theories of conflict: humanist, interactionist and structural theories.
Understand the range of possible approaches to prevent and manage such conflict.
Gather appropriate information and assess the need for public engagement, dialogue, and conflict resolution.
Design public processes that are inclusive, informed, and deliberative.
Adapt these principles to public participation, community-based collaboration, administrative rule making, environmental impact assessment, land use and resource planning, and legislative policymaking.
Participate effectively in multi-party public processes.
Understand the role and value of process managers (facilitators and mediators).
Adapt the principles and strategies to science-intensive public issues; intractable public disputes; regional, trans-boundary issues; and dispute systems design.
Understand the implications of current trends in citizen participation, deliberative democracy, and the governance of natural resources
Content
1. The concepts and theories of conflict,
2. The role of conflict in natural resource use and management,
3. Analysis of conflict,
4. Management of conflict,
5. Resolution of conflict, the role of mediation in conflict,
6. Stakeholder relationships,
7. Conflict between private and public good,
8. Ownership and access rights, community participation,
9. Partnership building, governance, and the
10. Challenges of policy implementation.
Teaching and Learning Strategies:
Lectures will introduce the main topic, with the support of slides/power points synthesizing concepts, paradigms, theories and examples extracted from the readings. This will be followed by tutorials which explore issues, group work, discussions or exercises raised in the lectures. Short documentary video films will be used to aid student learning.
Assessment:
Final written exam (40%), Assignment (20%) written test (20%), critical review (10%) reflective journal (10%).
Task 1: Test
Description: Multiple choice and short answer test. This test is to assess students’ comprehension and understanding of the themes and issues presented/discussed in the first 4 weeks of this course.
Criteria: Students will be assessed on the learning outcomes stated above in this course.
Due date: Week 4
Length: 1 hour
Weighting: 20%
Task 2: Major Assignment (Topics changed often)
Description: Type of Disputes emerges in Resource Development
Criteria: The essay will be marked based on format of the essay, in terms of language, structure, comprehensiveness of contents, organization of materials, logic and structure, readability, formatting, and novelty of presentation.
Due Date: End of Week 8
Length: 4 – 6 pages
Weighting: 20%
Task 3: Critical Review
Description: Critical review on a specific reading (s) or case study within the course content to see whether students can critically analyze resource development issues on local and global scale.
Criteria: Present ideas in an accurately, discuss important points, including evidence of references in support of their critical review.
Due Date: End of week 6
Length: 2-4 pages
Weighting: 10%
Task 3: Reflective Journal
Description: Reflective journals on topics within the course content either through submission of a case study requiring documentary research, group analysis and solution/s.
Criteria: A detailed description and high-quality written response of what has been taught during each lecture.
Due Date: Every one week- Week 1- 5
Length: 1 page each lecture (Total of 5 pages)
Weighting: 10%
Task 4: Written Final Examination
Description: Final examination to synthesis learning throughout the semester
Criteria: Students will be assessed on the unit’s learning outcomes with regards to the understanding of the content of this particular course.
Due Date: Exam week at the end of Semester
Length: 2 hours
Weighting: 40%
Attendance and other requirements to pass the unit
Students are required to attend 80% of face-to-face teaching sessions; Students are required to complete 100% of laboratory sessions.
Feedback and unit evaluation strategies
Students are encouraged to provide informal feedback to the lecturers during the units. There will be a formal evaluation of the unit, either online or paper-based. Students are advised to make constructive comments either positive or negative about the effectiveness of the teaching and learning strategies used to achieve the learning outcomes and to develop the graduate attributes. Comments made by students will help lecturers to improve their professional performance.
Other information
Consultation times can only be available to the students during a non-contact hours or days in a week.
Key references for the unit
Fisher, R., W. Ury, and B. Patton (2011) Getting to Yes. Revised edition. Penguin Books, New York.
Abidi, Syed A.H., ed. (2002). Living beyond conflict: for peace and tolerance. ABETO, Kampala.
Bascow, Lawrence S. & Wheeler, Michael (1984) Environmental dispute resolution. Plenum Press, New York.
Carpenter, Susan L. & Kennedy, W.J.D. (2001) Managing public disputes: a practical guide for government, business, and citizens’ groups. Jossey-Bass, San Francisco.
Castro, A.Peter & Nielsen, Erik (2003) Natural resource conflict management case studies: an analysis of power, participation and protected areas. FAO, Rome