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HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
A
seven-week internship allows you to be directly involved
in efforts of social change within the context of Northern
Ireland and its transition to a peaceful future. The
diverse perspectives gained at the internship will help
you to explore how society is progressing and to analyze
the cultural traditions and resources available for
building a new democracy. The sites are selected to
allow you to do meaningful work that makes a difference.
Some organizations are grassroots with a local focus
while others are international in scope.
Field seminars that focus on human rights, conflict
transformation and education for democracy will help
you see in action the tools used to transform conflict.
Part of the program is an extended field excursion to
visit the Glencree Centre for Reconciliation in the
Republic of Ireland. Each student also carries out an
independent study project on a topic of personal choice,
which includes hands-on field research.
A sampling of the internships available:
Age Concern (NI) | Amnesty International | BBC | British
Red Cross | One World Centre (NI) | Police Service of
Northern Ireland | Public Achievement | School of Education,
UNESCO Programme | Sustainable Northern Ireland Programme
For
more information about internships click
here.
SETTING
In
1969, society in Northern Ireland was seized by the
violent conflict that erupted from issues relating to
civic, social and political differences. Today, Northern
Ireland offers an example of the vast dimensions of
transition from conflict to a sustainable democracy.
Classes will be held at the University of Ulster with
field study in selected regions of Northern Ireland.
The program is affiliated with the UNESCO Centre for
Education for Pluralism, Human Rights and Democracy
(United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization).
In
Northern Ireland, you will spend five weeks in home
stay accommodation on the north coast in Coleraine while
taking core seminars at the University of Ulster. You
will be provided with a private room and meals. During
the seven-week internship, you will live in a student
village in Belfast and share living space with other
students.
CREDIT
4
courses (equivalent to 16 semester hours or 27 trimester
credits).
All students participate in the full program. For the
purpose of credit distribution, the courses are as follows:
Northern Ireland: Building a Sustainable Democracy
Politics of Conflict and Transformation
Internship Placement & Seminar (equivalent to
2 courses)
COURSES
This
program examines the historical, political and religious
roots of the conflict in Northern Ireland, the prospects
for peace and the progress being made. You will learn
through readings, lectures, discussions, internships,
group study projects and field experiences that invite
interaction with people involved in social change. The
program explores theoretical approaches to understanding
conflict and its transformation as well as the processes
underway in Northern Ireland to create a stable democracy.
Lectures and readings will be in English. There is also
an opportunity to focus on an independent study project.
CENTRAL QUESTIONS
•
What are the historical social, civic and political
roots of the Northern Ireland conflict?
• Who are the agents of change and how have they
contributed toward the peace process in Northern Ireland?
• What are the prospects of peace and how is progress
being made?
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