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Unit of Study LEGL2011 - Mediation and Dispute Resolution (2022)

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    This unit requires compulsory attendance at a one day workshop.

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

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

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Online
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Learning outcomes

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:

demonstrate a basic understanding of the main alternative dispute resolution processes and their features

determine which process is suitable to selected types of conflict situations

demonstrate basic skills and knowledge of interest based negotiation

demonstrate understanding of ethical and legal requirements when working in ADR processes.

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
  • Boulle, L, 2011, Mediation: Principles, Process, Practice, 3rd edn, LexisNexis Butterworths, Sydney.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.