The course studies conflict in various common contexts such as intrapersonal, interpersonal, group, and organizational. This course defines and examines the process of mediation. It explores the history and development of mediation and introduces theories of conflict management. The course also reviews diverse settings of mediation, such as domestic, commercial, non-profit, employment, and institutional environments. Within each of these settings, significant legal, ethical, professional, cultural, and gender considerations are explored.
Students participate in mediation exercises and simulations.
This course introduces the fundamentals of nonlitigation-based dispute resolution and negotiation strategies for a variety of business, professional, and personal settings. This course is designed to give a description of the physiological, psychological and economic factors involved in marital adjustment. In this course, we will focus on topics ranging from being single to pregnancy to divorce. From this course, you will become familiar with research and theory in specific areas of marriage and family, and thus gain a broader understanding of the diversity that exists within the field. To achieve increased awareness and understanding, we will work on developing intellectual discipline and critical thinking skills encouraging you to read, listen, and analyze more carefully.