3 Explores processes of negotiation, mediation, and settlement in legal and other contexts. Negotiation defined as the the process by which two or more parties attempt to reach a mutually agreed upon decision regarding resolution of a dispute or the social ordering of relationships.
Mediation is negotiation facilitated by a neutral third party.
Focus on nature of conflict and strategies and tactics of negotiation and mediation. Students gain insight into their own negotiation style, improve negotiation skills, and analyze the social process of conflict resolution. Active participation, journal, and paper required.