LB5518 - Advanced Mediation
[Offered in odd-numbered years]
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2013 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 3 |
| Administered by: | School of Law Office |
This subject builds on the theory and practice of mediation presented in Mediation. It draws on the expertise of experienced mediators. The subject considers in more depth different models of mediation, advanced skills (such as working with emotions and power imbalances), topic issues (such as confidentiality and neutrality/impartiality), ethical issues, and the future of mediation practice in Australia. This subject is designed to provide a deeper appreciation of the potential alternative pathways to assisting in the resolution of disputes. It also focuses on the importance of reflective practice, and students will participate in activities to develop their capacity as reflective practitioners of mediation. Students must have completed Mediation prior to doing Advanced Mediation).
Learning Outcomes
- describe a range of contemporary mediation models and explain how these models may differ in practice;
- discover principles and techniques of different mediator roles;
- analyse ethical and professional practice issues which may arise in the conduct of mediation;
- develop skills in mediation practice, particularly in relation to identifying and managing ethical and professional practice issues in a variety of mediation contexts;
- critically evaluate and reflect upon your own practice as a mediator.
Graduate Qualities
- The ability to appraise information critically;
- 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.
| Prerequisites: | LB5501 but allow concurrent enrolment |
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Limited, Study Period 9 | |
| Census Date 10-Oct-2013 | |
| Face to face teaching 27-Sep-2013 to 29-Sep-2013 (One workshop: 27-29 September 2013. Compulsory pre-reading required prior to attending workshop.) | |
| Coord/Lect: | Assoc. Professor Sam Hardy. |
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| Assessment: | essays (50%); discussion paper (30%); online participation (20%). |
| Special Assessment Requirements: | Attendance on all days is compulsory. Pre-workshop readings and online participation. |
| External, Study Period 9 | |
| Census Date 10-Oct-2013 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Assoc. Professor Sam Hardy. |
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| Method of Delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
| Assessment: | essays (50%); discussion paper (30%); online participation (20%). |
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.