Study Abroad Course at UPEACE in Costa Rica – Education, Conflict, and Peacebuilding
© Jin Ha (Joe) Kim
Hosted at the UN-mandated University for Peace (UPEACE) in Costa Rica, this course examines the politics of armed-conflict and peacebuilding, and the role of education in promoting peace or exacerbating violence in conflict-affected and post-conflict contexts. What is the relationship between education and conflict? How does education contribute to peacebuilding? How does education reflect societal inequalities and exacerbate tensions? We will investigate several of the most pressing challenges facing the various stakeholders (external actors, such as international organizations, bilateral donors, and NGOs; local actors, such as governments, civil societies, and nationalist/ideological state factions) and not only their influence on education systems in times of war and emerging peace but also on educational practices, policies, and curricula in conflict and post-conflict situations. This class draws on a combination of readings, lectures, student presentations, case studies, and guest speakers to elucidate the challenges inherent in the provision and reform of education in countries affected by conflict.
You can read more about students' study abroad experience in Costa Rica, and watch how they captured their experiences at the inaugural film festival on TC's website.
If you'd like to be a part of the next cohort, learn more about the application process through the TC Office of Global Engagement's website!
You can read more about students' study abroad experience in Costa Rica, and watch how they captured their experiences at the inaugural film festival on TC's website.
If you'd like to be a part of the next cohort, learn more about the application process through the TC Office of Global Engagement's website!