Mediation Theory and Practice

Course aim

To advance students’ knowledge of theoretical concepts and skills underlying a range of approaches to mediation in a variety of settings.

Course content

Conflict theory; competition and cooperation; conflict handling styles; principled and positional negotiation; dispute resolution processes; the mediator role; the legal and cultural context of mediation; strengths and limitations of mediation; the characteristics and functions of a mediator; pre-mediation and selective screening; third party impartiality and neutrality; the mediation process, concepts and skills: analysing conflict; framing issues; generating options; designing intervention strategies to promote cooperation; resolving impasses; assisting negotiation, achieving fair outcomes; writing agreements; advocacy, mediation and therapy; language, culture,gender and mediation; power, abuses of power and empowerment; conflict coaching; ethical issues and standards.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL (INTENSIVE)
Workshop	8 hours x 5 days

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Critical analysis, Essay, Skills evaluation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.