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Unit of Study LAW00214 - Mediation and Dispute Resolution (2015)

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  • Enrolment information

    This unit requires compulsory attendance at a one day workshop. Course Coordinator approval is required to enrol in this unit beyond 17 February 2014.

Unit description

Examines the theory and applications of conflict resolution and alternative dispute resolution. Students will be required to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the major theories and approaches to mediation, conflict, negotiation, resolution and reconciliation.

Unit content

This unit requires compulsory workshop attendance at Beachside campus (Gold Coast). 
Topic 1 Dispute resolution 
Topic 2 Negotiation 
Topic 3 Factors which affect the negotiation process 
Topic 4 Mediation models 
Topic 5 Basic mediation skills 
Topic 6 Introduction to mediation theory and practice 
Topic 7 The intake procedure 
Topic 8 Qualities of an effective mediator

Availabilities

Location Domestic International
Online Session 1 Session 1

Learning outcomes and graduate attributes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

GA1: Intellectual rigour, GA2: Creativity, GA3: Ethical practice, GA4: Knowledge of a discipline, GA5: Lifelong learning, GA6: Communication and social skills, GA7: Cultural competence
Learning outcome count Learning outcome description GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6 GA7
1 outline the major approaches to conflict resolution;
2 determine which method of dispute resolution is appropriate to selected types of conflict situations;
3 recognise and apply a number of strategies for overcoming negotiation barriers;
4 demonstrate the basic skills of a mediator;
5 demonstrate the ethical and legal requirements of a mediator.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. outline the major approaches to conflict resolution;
    • GA4:
  2. determine which method of dispute resolution is appropriate to selected types of conflict situations;
    • GA2:
    • GA4:
  3. recognise and apply a number of strategies for overcoming negotiation barriers;
    • GA2:
    • GA4:
  4. demonstrate the basic skills of a mediator;
    • GA4:
  5. demonstrate the ethical and legal requirements of a mediator.
    • GA3:
    • GA4:

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