LAWGENRL 424 : Negotiation, Mediation and Dispute Resolution
Law
2020 Semester One (1203) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
Capabilities Developed in this Course
Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and evaluate alternative dispute resolution systems and approaches, including understanding the proper role of private settlement processes in the civil justice system, and the role of lawyers. (Capability 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
- Articulate the core principles of and different approaches to negotiation; prepare effectively for a negotiation (including using ATNA analysis); and understand and appropriately apply different negotiation strategies and tactics. (Capability 2.3, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3)
- Articulate the theory and practice of mediation and its phases; articulate the legal framework for mediation; develop mediation advocacy skills; and be able to effectively assess the suitability of mediation for particular disputes. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3)
- Articulate and evaluate conflict and communication theory; and continue to develop strong communication skills that will be useful in your personal and professional life, including: Oral communication in class and during practical exercises; Written communication in different contexts (group discussion, reflective report, research essay); Advocacy in practical exercises; Problem solving and conflict prevention / management in small group work. (Capability 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2 and 6.2)
- Display / continue developing sound research and analysis skills, including through researching and presenting relevant content (research essay, discussion groups), and by coming to grips with fact scenarios for the practical exercises efficiently and effectively. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
Assessments
Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
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Participation (including contributions to online discussions of other groups) | 10% | Individual Coursework |
Online group discussion project | 15% | Individual Coursework |
Online group discussion project | 15% | Group Coursework |
1500 word reflective report | 20% | Individual Coursework |
3000 word research essay | 40% | Individual Coursework |
5 types | 100% |
Assessment Type | Learning Outcome Addressed | |||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||||||
Participation (including contributions to online discussions of other groups) | ||||||||||
Online group discussion project | ||||||||||
Online group discussion project | ||||||||||
1500 word reflective report | ||||||||||
3000 word research essay |
Learning Resources
Workload Expectations
This is a standard 15-point course. There will be around 36 hours of lectures in this course. As a general guide, you should expect a workload of three hours outside of the classroom for each hour spent in class. The guideline for the total workload for this course is 150 hours.
Other Information
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course director, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a Student Academic and Support Adviser as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.