Advanced Mediation Theory and Practice

Course aim

To enable students to develop advanced skills in critically analysing ethical management and resolution of conflict in their area of specialisation.

Course content

The management and resolution of conflict in different contexts; narrative and transformative approaches to mediation; special issues in mediation including ethical standards and dilemmas; mediation and abuses of power; empowerment, social justice and mediation; cross-cultural factors affecting the mediator, the parties and the process - age, ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, class, disability, language and literacy, professional background; mental health issues; the involvement of vulnerable people in mediation, eg. children; the involvement of other professionals, advocates or support persons in mediation; mediating financial disputes; dealing with strong emotions; drafting mediation agreements; appropriate referral techniques; multi-party mediation.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
WELF 5081	Mediation Theory and Practice

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL (INTENSIVE)
Workshop	8 hours per day 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 of a mediation session, Essay, Mediation skill assessment (role play)

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.