Availabilities:
| Location | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Online | Term2 | Term2 |
Unit description
Examines the theory and application of a range of self-determinative and determinative dispute resolution processes in a range of contexts. Students will be required to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the major theories and approaches to conflict as well as the main dispute resolution processes of negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, and adjudication.
Unit content
Module 1: Introduction to Dispute Resolution - The Dispute Resolution Lens
Module 2: Self-determinative processes - Part 1
Module 3: Self determinative processes - Part 2
Module 4: Determinative processes
Module 5: Effective participation
Module 6: Legal and ethical issues
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
| On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | |
|---|---|
| 1 | define and explain the key terminology, concepts and frameworks associated with dispute resolution and mediation |
| 2 | communicate effectively to support conflict resolution in individual, group and cross-cultural situations |
| 3 | outline the major dispute resolution processes and evaluate their suitability in a range of contexts |
| 4 | apply the principles of dispute resolution theory, practice and law within ethical and legal frameworks. |
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- define and explain the key terminology, concepts and frameworks associated with dispute resolution and mediation
- communicate effectively to support conflict resolution in individual, group and cross-cultural situations
- outline the major dispute resolution processes and evaluate their suitability in a range of contexts
- apply the principles of dispute resolution theory, practice and law within ethical and legal frameworks.
Prescribed Learning Resources
- Field, R, 2022, Australian Dispute Resolution, LexisNexis Butterworths. ISBN: 9780409353594 (Electronic), 9780409353587 (Print).
- No prescribed resources/equipment.
Teaching and assessment
Fee information
Domestic
Commonwealth Supported courses
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Fee paying courses
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International
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