During this first week we will discuss some of the most used concepts in Conflict Resolution. We will discuss different phases of a conflict and the peacebuilding efforts associated with it, the difference between Conflict Management, Resolution and Transformation, conflict structures and several other tools to help analyse conflicts. The assignments include exercises to search for specific information on Peace and Conflict related websites and discussions between participants.

Basic analytical terms and tools used to understand conflict and conflict resolution will include:

• Conflict Settlement, Management, Resolution and Transformation
• Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding
• Conflict Attitudes, Behaviour and Structures
• Conflict Positions, Interests and Needs
• Win-Win outcomes
• Negotiation and Mediation