HRM540 Theory of Conflict Resolution (8)
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The subject proceeds from multidisciplinary foundations and definitions of peace and conflict to examine conflict resolution theory. The subject covers the role of language in communication of interests and conflict prevention; cognitive and practical obstacles to peace making and conflict resolution; and the application of peace-making and peace building principles and problem solving techniques at personal, organisational, national and international levels. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: HRM540
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Accounting and Finance |
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Enrolment restrictions| Postgraduate students only |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- - be able to recognise and differentiate the main theories of conflict, its causes, prevention and resolution;
- - be able to appraise the main historical and current applications of peace-making techniques and their relation to conflict resolution;
- - be able to explain the interdisciplinary foundations of conflict theory and conflict resolution;
- - be able to analyse how cultural approaches and differences affect conflict resolution, and apply an understanding of these issues to provide solutions to complex problems in dispute resolution;
- be able to critically analyse and evaluate the ethical issues in conflict resolution including injustice, violence, just war theory, denial of cultural diversity and cultural recognition.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Peace and conflict: the meaning of these concepts;
- Conflict resolution: some preliminary assumptions;
- Language and logic in conflict creation and conflict resolution;
- Foundations of conflict resolution theory;
- Ethics and the exceptions to non-violence;
- Theories of conflict and conflict resolution;
- The psychology of conflict and conflict resolution;
- Power, law and conflict;
- Human needs, conflict and conflict resolution;
- Communication, language and conflict resolution;
- Conflict of values and ideologies;
- Cultural conflicts.
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
