Moni McIntyre, Ph.D. Duquesne University Click here for instructions.

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This unit is divided into several components. Start with the Unit 8 Information OR click on the link below to navigate to the component where you left off. Revisit as needed.  Unit 8 Information Unit 8 Information  8.1 The Connection Between Cricket and the Development of India 8.1 The Connection Between Cricket and the Development of India  8.2 Ideas for India’s Future 8.2 Ideas for India’s Future  8.3 The State of Higher Education in India Today and Its Impact on Peace Building 8.3 The State of Higher Education in India Today and Its Impact on Peace Building  8.4 The Role of Community Policing in Peace Building and Conflict Resolution 8.4 The Role of Community Policing in Peace Building and Conflict Resolution

This unit focuses on conflict resolution and peacebuilding in India. In particular, it considers the game of cricket both as a metaphor for and a means of achieving peace in India. It also looks at factors that will lead to a brighter future for India, including higher education and community policing.

 To consider the history and current status of the game of cricket as a metaphor for the past and present development of India  To view the prospects for peace in India from the perspective of ideas that, if implemented, could transform the subcontinent into a world player  To understand the importance of competitive and quality higher education for building peace in India  To appreciate the possibilities of community policing for conflict resolution

 The state of higher education in various regions of India  The importance of community policing as a justice tool  The implications of cricket as a metaphor for peace building in India  The benefits of recasting one’s negative history in order to effect positive change

Click on this link to watch the Video “Harsha Bhogle: The Rise of Cricket, the Rise of India.” TED Video. Online video clip. TED.com < et_the_rise_of_india.html.this link

Reflect on the following: A recognized theory in the academic world of conflict resolution is game theory. It is thought to be helpful because it provides tools for the analysis and even eventual solution of conflicts of all kinds, including international conflicts. In light of this,  In what sense can play be a metaphor for peacebuilding?  How did cricket help India make peace with Pakistan?  List three obstacles to peace building in the video, e.g., commoditization of cricket players.

Create a Discussion Board (DB) entry with the following:  Post a one paragraph assessment of cricket as a metaphor for peace building.  After posting your initial entry, respond to at least THREE other student entries in a meaningful way. Ready to post your Discussion Board (DB) entry ? >Click here to go to JPIC 210 Wiki.here >Sign in so that you can post your DB entry. >Type your response in the reply box at the bottom of the page.

Click on this link to watch the Video “Nandan Nilekani’s ideas for India’s Future.” TED Video. Online video clip. TED.com this link

Click here to read Shetty, P.K. et al. “Research and Higher Education Scenario in Select Indian State Universities: An Analysis.” Indian Journal of Science and Technology 3.3(2010): Web.here

Reflect and share with your local group the following:  Both Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Nandan Nilekani stress the importance of education, infrastructure (electricity, roads, and water), and technology. In what ways are their ideas critical for building peace in Africa and India?  English was the language of the imperialists. Now it is the language of globalization. In what ways is knowledge of English a blessing or a curse for resolving global conflicts?  Nilekani argues that India needs to avoid replacing the diseases of poor countries with diseases of rich countries. Explain. **Continue for more Reflection and Discussion topics

Reflect and share with your local group the following:  Nilekani argues that higher education is not keeping pace with demands. How are you attempting to keep pace with demands through higher education? How can this contribute to your country’s peacebuilding attempts?  P.K. Shetty, et. al., argue that higher education in India must be improved if India is “to meet the challenges of globalization.” What evidence do they give? **Back to initial Reflection and Discussion topics

Click here to read Vincentnathan, S. George and Lynn Vincentnathan. “The Police, Community, and Community Justice Institutions in India.” Community Policing: International Patterns and Comparative Perspectives. Ed. Dominique Wisler and Ihekwoaba D. Onwudiwe. New York: CRC Press, Web.here

Create a Discussion Board (DB) entry with the following:  How can community policing contribute to conflict resolution?  Support your opinion with examples from the previous reading.  After posting your initial entry, respond to at least THREE other student entries in a meaningful way. Ready to post your Discussion Board (DB) entry ? >Click here to go to JPIC 210 Wiki.here >Sign in so that you can post your DB entry. >Type your response in the reply box at the bottom of the page.

 Globalization has touched nearly every aspect of life in India. People must transform the hurts of colonialism in order to realize the best possibilities of a globalized world.  For this effort to be successful, everyone will need to participate in this enterprise.

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