LAW317 Mediation (8)
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This subject examines the mediation process and explores issues requiring a detailed understanding by the mediator including: the steps of mediation, different models of mediation, the role of the mediator, ethics and values in mediation, and refining mediation for professional practice. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 3 | | Online | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: LAW317
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|
Not available to students who have completed LAW517. |
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| Incompatible subject(s) | Related subject(s) |
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| LAW517 | LAW517 Paired Subject
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to discuss the steps of the mediation process and the different models of mediation and recognise disputes which can be mediated;
- be able to analyse ethical issues that may arise during the mediation process, including the ethical obligations of mediators;
- be able to evaluate the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed in mediators; and
- be able to discuss the role of power/gender in mediation.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- techniques of communication;
- problem solving;
- traits of good mediators such as impartiality and confidentiality;
- facilitating versus advising;
- modelling good behaviour;
- stages of mediation including opening, issues identification, exploration;
- negotiation, use of private sessions and writing agreements;
- problems and issues in mediation such as gender, power and ethics;
- application of mediation in various areas of law such as civil law, administrative law, family law, neighbourhood disputes, workplace law, juvenile justice, public policy disputes and commercial law;
- use of mediation in various institutional settings such as schools, tertiary institutions, management, the community and international business; and
- Medation and Arbitration Chambers (Med-Arb) and mediation facilities in Australia.
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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
