LB5516 - Multi-Party Dispute Resolution

Credit points:	03
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 3
Administered by:	School of Law Office

The dynamics of negotiation and mediation vary considerably with the number of parties involved. This subject examines the design issues for the mediator that arise in multi-party negotiations. It will also address multi-party disputes from the perspective of participants, mediators and facilitators. Issues for the parties and the mediator will be examined as will the use of specific techniques such as One Text, Shuttle, Principle Development etc. Ethical issues arising (both for the parties and the mediator) in multi-party negotiations will also be examined.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate an understanding of the contemporary models and theories of conflict resolution when there are numerous parties to a dispute;
• demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics at play in disputes that involve more than two parties and recognise the variation from two-party disputes;
• demonstrate application of appropriate problem-solving techniques to effectively mediate/facilitate the resolution of a multi-party conflict;
• demonstrate effective analysis and evaluation of multi-party disputes culminating in the development of appropriate strategies for preparation for, design of and engagement in dispute resolution processes as a mediator.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to deploy critically evaluated information to practical ends;
• The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
• The ability to evaluate that information;
• An understanding of the economic, legal, ethical, social and cultural issues involved in the use of information;
• The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
• The ability to read complex and demanding texts accurately, critically and insightfully;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to work with people of different gender, age, ethnicity, culture, religion and political persuasion;
• The ability to work individually and independently;
• The ability to appraise information critically;
• The ability to use independent judgment to synthesise information to make intellectual and/or creative advances;
• The ability to think laterally and be original;
• The ability to conceptualise problems;
• The ability to conceptualise and evaluate a range of potential solutions to relevant problems;
• The ability to encompass and use methods and conceptual advances in areas of knowledge cognate to their central area(s) of expertise;
• The ability to communicate the methodology, results and implications of their research in a manner appropriate to different purposes and audiences;
• The potential to resolve conflicts.

Availabilities
Townsville, Block, Study Period 9
Census Date 09-Oct-2009
Face to face teaching 01-Oct-2009 to 04-Oct-2009 (The subject will be delivered by flexible and open learning through Learn JCU and a four day intensive workshop: 1/2/3/4 October.)
Coordinator:	Mr Sean Johnson
Contact hours:	32 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	presentations (50%); 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.