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PSVP-4104: Global Society, Violence and the Prospects for Peace

Description: Examines major theories in the interdisciplinary field of peace studies. Includes current, historical, and global causes, patterns and types of conflict, and methods of conflict resolution. Particular attention given to the philosophical and sociological discussions of the causes of violence and the possibilities for peace.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: PSVP-2044 or SOC-2044

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 9

Average GPA: 3.70 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 60.47%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.62%

Jamerson Komal K Dhillon202460.3%32.9%6.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.512
Ashley V Reichelmann202378.4%13.9%2.1%4.3%0.0%1.4%3.654
Harpreet Singh Dhillon202195.0%3.7%0.0%0.0%1.2%0.0%3.903

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Spring 2019Spring 2020Spring 2021Spring 2022Fall 2022Spring 2023Spring 2024Term050% W