LB5501 - Mediation

[To be introduced in Cairns in 2009]

Credit points:	03
Year:	2008
Student Contribution Band:	Band 3
Administered by:	School of Law Office

This subject will focus on the upsurge in the use of mediation as a form of conflict management over the last 20 years, and will investigate the main forms of contemporary mediation theory, for example, the transformative and narrative schools of thought. The social and commercial reasons behind the growth of mediation will be examined. In addition, the roles of those party to a mediation and the 7 Stages of Interest-Based Mediation will be critically evaluated. The workshop component of this subject provides an opportunity for students to engage in experiential learning activities which facilitate the development of practical skills in mediation.

Learning Outcomes

• understand the structure, nature and format that occurs in the mediation process and the importance of creating an effective climate within which parties may be able to resolve disputes and to understand the nuances and rationale behind the contemporary theories of mediation;
• appreciate the field of mediation and the many areas of conflict management in industry, commerce and regulatory schemes where mediation is employed, either on a compulsory or voluntary basis;
• develop practical skills in mediation and facilitation;
• appreciate the role of mediation in the management of conflict, the management of change and in the transformation of business and social units.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to use and interpret different media;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Availabilities
Townsville, Block, Study Period 3
Census Date 25-Jan-2008
Face to face teaching 06-Feb-2008 to 15-Feb-2008 (Two workshops, one of three days duration and one of two days duration: 6, 7, 8 February and 14, 15 February.)
Coordinator:	Mr Sean Johnson
Contact hours:	35 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	presentations (30%); (20%); essays (50%).
Townsville, Block, Study Period 5
Census Date 23-May-2008
Face to face teaching 16-May-2008 to 01-Jun-2008 (Two workshops, one of three days duration and one of two days duration: 16, 17, 18 May and 31 May, 1 June)
Coordinator:	Mr Sean Johnson
Contact hours:	35 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	presentations (30%); (20%); essays (50%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.