Course Name

Dispute Resolution: Negotiation, Mediation, and Other Alternative Dispute Resolution Processes

Contact Hours: 24

Course Description

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.

Outcome

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.

Assessment

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.

Required Book(s)

Additional textbook required. Upon enrollment, please speak directly with the course instructor prior to purchasing the book.

Outline

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.