International Peace Studies in Costa Rica

The IPS specialization in Media, Peace and Conflict Studies (MPCS) explores the informational context in which armed violence takes place and equips students with up-to-date tools and strategies to advocated for peace, justice, and sustainability through ethical media production, and to become informed and active global citizens of an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world. Grounded in a solid understanding of peace and conflict theory, this programme considers the many ways in which media has been used to propagate hostile attitudes and enemy images, as well as the long tradition of journalists, artists, and other who have sought to use media to hold the powerful accountable, challenge the status-quo, and to promote mutual understanding and coexistence. This specialization compliments existing courses from the IPS programme with an in-depth and critical consideration of current media theories and practices in relation to contemporary concerns.