Dispute Resolution: Negotiation, Mediation, and Other Alternative Dispute Resolution Processes
Contact Hours: 24 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)
This course is comprised of 24 hours of study using a comprehensive text book; doing exercises found at the end of the chapters; corresponding with the instructor; analysis of hypotheticals propounded by the instructor; participation in discussions with the instructor; written assignments; submissions, and material and understanding review.
Students are encouraged to contribute to the discussions with their own knowledge and experiences. Reinforcement of learning is accomplished through course and/or chapter objectives and/or quizzes for each lesson. Written assignments provide students with the opportunity to sharpen their analytical and negotiation skills. Direct communication occurs between students and instructor through e-mail.
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:
1. Understand the principles and tactics of a good negotiator and successful negotiation.
2. Understand the principles and tactics of a good mediator and successful mediation negotiation.
3. Understand the principles and tactics of other alternative dispute resolution methods.
Exams and projects are graded on a scale of 100 with 73 or above being satisfactory or at the 2.0 GPA level. An academic average of 63% is required in order to pass the course. Students are encouraged to put their full effort into the course to gain the most benefit.
Lesson 1
Read the Syllabus.
Introduce Yourself to Your Professor.
Read Chapters 1-2
WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Do at least one problem found at the end of each chapter and email to the professor
Professor will respond with a hypothetical. Analyze the hypothetical and respond with discussion response.
Lesson 2
Read Chapters 3-4
WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Do at least one problem found at the end of each chapter and email to the professor.
Lesson 3
Read Chapters 5-6
WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Do at least one problem found at the end of each chapter and email to the professor.
Lesson 4
Read Chapters 7-8
WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Do at least one problem found at the end of each chapter and email to the professor.
Lesson 5
Read Chapters 9-10
WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Do at least one problem found at the end of each chapter and email to the professor.
Lesson 6
Read and do one problem from Chapter 11
WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Do at least one problem found in Chapter 11 and email to the professor.
Additional textbook required. Upon enrollment, please speak directly with the course instructor prior to purchasing the book.