LAWS8116 Dispute Management

LAWS8116 is only available under certain award programs.

Offered By	Law School
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Laws
Offered in	Summer Session, 2013 and Summer Session, 2014
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	Content: The course will include: definition and introduction to the theory of dispute management and to the resolution processes the history of dispute management and the resolution processes in Australia and overseas Philosophy and approach within the processes comparison of the processes including the advantages and disadvantages of each process present use of the processes in Australia current issues basic skills in: conflict management and the influence of values, biases and learned behaviours; communication - especially listening; consensual and non-consensual process skills understanding people and their reactions to conflict and the processes - including cross-cultural and societal influences ethical issues in dispute management and resolution.
Learning Outcomes	This core course aims to introduce students to: an overview and history of dispute management in Australia the processes and techniques used to prevent, manage and resolve disputes theories of conflict and its resolution basic skills and techniques, particularly in relation to negotiation and mediation
Indicative Assessment	Reflective Learning Journal (20%) Research Essay (80%) Students must rely on the approved Means of Assessment which will be posted to the Wattle course site approximately 4 weeks prior to the commencement of the course.
Workload	26 Contact Hours (Intensive Delivery over 4 days) plus private study and reading time. Click here for current timetable
Course Classification(s)	AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation.
Areas of Interest	Law
Requisite Statement	None
Prescribed Texts	Sourdin, Alternative Dispute Resolution (Lawbook Co. Thomson Reuters, Sydney, 4th Ed)
Programs	Graduate Diploma in Government and Commercial Law, Graduate Diploma in Government and Commercial Law, Master of Laws, Master of Legal Studies, Master of Legal Studies, Master of Laws (Legal Practice), Master of Laws (Legal Practice), Master of Government and Commercial Law, and Master of Government and Commercial Law
Other Information	Click here for fee and census date information
Academic Contact	Graduate Administration and pgadmin.law@anu.edu.au

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