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Department of Conflict Resolution, Human Security and Global Governance John W. McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies, University of Massachusetts (Boston) in partnership with INCORE, Ulster University and a range of community partners will be offering a unique online course this summer.

28 May  - 12 June  2021 (2.00pm - 3.30pm, UK/Ireland time)

Class Will Meet on 28 May and 1-5 June,  7-12 June

Instructor/s: Marie Breen-Smyth & Partners

This exciting online class is taught by Professor Marie Breen-Smyth and will be delivered in conjunction with Ulster University professors from INCORE, as well as activists and politicians from across the spectrum in Northern Ireland.

Lessons from other divided societies such as South Africa and Israel / Palestine are included, and there will be an opportunity to engage with a range of local organisations to increase comparative knowledge as well as interact with the global class.

To earn UMASS credits for the course a final paper on a topic of your choice from within the course content will serve as the main written assignment, and can be tailored to your local context or organisational needs.

There are no prerequisites for joining the course.

Course is available free to local participants.

For international delegates contact below on costs.

To register contact Mary.Breen-Smyth@umb.edu

For more information email Kelly.Ward@umb.edu

Partners include:

  • University of Massachusetts (Boston)
  • Ulster University (INCORE)
  • Rural Community Network
  • Bloody Sunday Trust
  • West Armagh Consortium.

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Friday 28 May to Saturday 12 June

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