LAW517 Mediation: Processes and Uses (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Management (MANAG)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject examines the mediation process; the steps of mediation; different models of mediation; the role of the mediator; the values needed by mediators; ethical issues in mediation; refinement in use. Assumed knowledge for this subject is equivalent to that covered in HRM545.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 3 | |
|---|---|
| Distance * | Wagga Wagga |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: LAW517
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Postgraduate students only
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to explain the steps of the mediation process;
- be able to apply the skills of conflict resolution to the mediation process;
- be able to outline and explain different models of mediation;
- be able to identify and describe ethical issues that may arise;
- be able to recognise disputes which can and cannot be mediated;
- be able to outline and explain the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed in mediators;
- be able to describe the applications of mediation in different settings;
- be able to facilitate a mediation;
- be able to understand the ethical obligations of mediators;
- be able to appreciate the role of power and gender in mediation.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Techniques of communication; problem solving; traits of good mediators; facilitating versus advising; modeling good behaviour; impartiality, confidentiality, stages of mediation including opening, issues identification, exploration, negotiation, use of private sessions, writing agreements; selected problems and issues, for example gender, power, ethics, applications in civil law, administrative law, families, neighbours, workplace, juvenile justice, schools; tertiary institutions, management, commercial law, public policy disputes, community, international business, "medarb", mediation facilities in Australia.
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 3 day residential school.
The purpose of the residential school/professional workshop is to assess students on their ability to apply conflict resolution skills and carry out all steps of mediation from introduction and opening statements to outcome. Mediation role plays; small group discussion and review sessions will be used to learn facilitation skills and understand the differences between mediation and conciliation; facilitation and multi-party mediation.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.