LB5518 - Advanced Mediation

Credit points:	03
Year:	2010
Student Contribution Band:	Band 3
Administered by:	School of Law Office

This subject builds on the theory and practice of mediation presented in LB5501 Mediation. It draws on the expertise of experienced mediators. The subject considers in more depth different models of mediation, including narrative mediation. It will also concentrate on the micro-skills of mediation at an advanced level. This subject is designed to provide a deeper appreciation of the potential alternative pathways to assisting in the resolution of disputes.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrated skills in mediation practice;
• demonstrated skills in a range of mediation models;
• demonstrated awareness of, and ability to resolve, ethical and professional practice issues which arise in the conduct of mediation.

Graduate Qualities

• 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 place their research in a broader (preferably international)theoretical, practical and policy context.;
• 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 evaluate and extrapolate from the outcomes of their research;
• The ability to plan, conduct and manage research in their discipline;
• The ability to identify and take serendipitous advantage of research opportunities;
• The potential to lead and contribute to projects effectively and efficiently;
• The ability to conduct their research in an ethical manner;
• The ability to communicate the methodology, results and implications of their research in a manner appropriate to different purposes and audiences.

Prerequisites:

LB5501

Availabilities
Townsville, Block, Study Period 9
Census Date 07-Oct-2010
Face to face teaching 22-Oct-2010 to 07-Nov-2010 (Two workshops: 22 (evening) 23/24 Oct and 5 (evening/ 6/7 Nov)
Coordinator:	Mr Sean Johnson
Contact hours:	35 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	(50%); (30%); (20%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

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.