Faculty of Applied Social Science.

Department of Peace, Leadership & Conflict Resolution

MSPL Research Topics for Seminar Presentations Course Code & Title MSPL 501: Conflict Analysis & Transformation Research Topics for Seminar presentation 1. An investigation into causes of many African conflicts yet it is endowed with many natural resources. Or, Africa is endowed with many natural resources yet it is plagued with many conflicts. Investigate. The presence of resources, oil or minerals, in a country presages conflicts in an African country. Discuss with reference to at least two African countries outside SADC and not within the same economic bloc 2. An investigation into why many African countries remain underdeveloped yet it has many natural resources. The suggestion that development is underpinned by the abundance of natural resources is spurious. Discuss with reference to at most two African countries 3. A study of the role of colonialism in present day Africas ethnic conflicts. 1. A study into the role of media in shaping aggression/conflicts in the society. While the media claims to play a democratizing role, the truth is that they are a cause of conflict. Discuss giving specific examples from Africa. 2. Evaluate the extent to which social influence has shaped African conflicts and peace initiatives. 3. The whole of Africa has attained independence from colonial rule yet it continues to have internal conflicts, investigate. 4. Examine the role of peace Building in attaining national stability. 1. From victims to victors: an empirical exploration of the role of women in conflict resolution. 2. In war, its not the armed who suffer the brunt of the conflict. Discuss. An investigation into the impact of wars and conflicts in the lives of women. 1. An investigation into why many African states fail to graduate from aid-dependency to self-dependence. Does aid facilitate or impinge self dependence in post colonial African states?

MSPL 503:Psychology of Peace & Conflict Management

MSPL 512: Conflict & Development

MSPL 512: Peace, Gender & Conflict Resolution.

2. An investigation into the politics of foreign aid with particular reference to African development? 3. Evaluate the extent to which religion has contributed to Africas underdevelopment.