James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2014

LB5525 - Conflict Analysis

Credit points: 03
Year: 2014
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: School of Law Office (pre 2015)

This subject focuses on equipping students with the analytical skills necessary to unpack and understand complex conflicts. Students are introduced to a range of theories, frameworks and models assisting with the analysis of conflict situations. Students undertake critical analysis of a range of conflicts to develop a deeper level of understanding of a conflict assessment process. The subject also introduces students to selecting appropriate conflict interventions and management strategies to deal with the conflict they have previously analysed.

Learning Outcomes

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
LB5502

Availabilities

Townsville, Limited, Study Period 4
Census Date 20-Mar-2014
Face to face teaching 13-Mar-2014 to 16-Mar-2014 (Four day Workshop: 13 - 16 March 2014 Compulsory pre-reading required prior to attending workshop)
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Sam Hardy
Lecturer: Miss Judith Herrmann.
Contact hours:
  • 28 hours workshops/Seminars - Workshop: 13 - 16 March.
    Assessment:initial learning brief (10%); case study presentation (30%); conflict map and recommendations (50%); final learning brief (10%).
    Special Assessment Requirements:Attendance on all days is compulsory. Pre-workshop readings and online participation.

    External, Study Period 1
    Census Date 27-Mar-2014
    Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Sam Hardy
    Lecturer: Miss Judith Herrmann.
    Contact hours:
    • 28 hours workshops/Seminars - Optional workshop:8/9 March, 29/30 March 2014 OR 13-16 March 2014
      Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
      Assessment:initial learning brief (10%); case study presentation (30%); conflict map and recommendations (50%); final learning brief (10%).

      Townsville, Limited, Study Period 8
      Census Date 21-Aug-2014
      Face to face teaching 07-Aug-2014 to 10-Aug-2014 (Four day Workshop: 7 - 10 August 2014. Compulsory pre-reading required prior to attending workshop)
      Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Sam Hardy
      Lecturer: Miss Judith Herrmann.
      Contact hours:
      • 28 hours workshops/Seminars - Workshop: 7 - 10 August 2014.
        Assessment:initial learning brief (10%); case study presentation (30%); conflict map and recommendations (50%); final learning brief (10%).
        Special Assessment Requirements:Attendance on all days is compulsory. Pre workshop readings and online participation.

        External, Study Period 2
        Census Date 28-Aug-2014
        Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Sam Hardy
        Lecturer: Miss Judith Herrmann.
        Contact hours:
        • 28 hours workshops/Seminars - Workshop: 7 - 10 Aug 2014
          Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
          Assessment:initial learning brief (10%); case study presentation (30%); conflict map and recommendations (50%); final learning brief (10%).

          Cairns, Limited, Study Period 4
          Census Date 20-Mar-2014
          Face to face teaching 08-Mar-2014 to 30-Mar-2014 (Two workshops, each of two days duration: 8/9 March and 29/30 March 2014.)
          Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Sam Hardy
          Lecturer: Miss Judith Herrmann.
          Contact hours:
          • 28 hours workshops/Seminars - Workshops: Dates to be advised.
            Assessment:initial learning brief (10%); case study presentation (30%); conflict map and recommendations (50%); final learning brief (10%).
            Special Assessment Requirements:Attendance on all days is compulsory. Pre-workshop readings and online participation.

            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.