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Global Learning & Information Literacy: Evaluate the micro (psychology and interactional), societal (organizational, institutional, and group-level), and/or macro (international and state-level) causes of current events and major world conflicts, especially those of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Oral Communication & Written Communication: Use oral and written communication to challenge dominant paradigms of violence and inequalities (including racism, ableism, sexism, economic inequality and religious intolerance) within culture, media and governments.
Inquiry & Analysis: Apply peace research methods of data collection and analysis to assess conflict, inequality, and/or peacebuilding strategies.
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence & Problem Solving: Navigate cultural differences and assess how to apply culturally appropriate techniques related to human rights, peace education, mediation, diplomacy, conflict management, community building, and nonviolent activism; building respect for human dignity and self-reflection.
Critical Thinking & Interdisciplinarity: Gain an appreciation for the variety of disciplines’ roles in peacebuilding and conflict prevention, management, and resolution.