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STDEV 364

Mediation Techniques and Practices

Course Description

Mediation helps people more effectively resolve disputes. Build mediation skills; develop a greater capacity to communicate, empathize, and reduce conflict.

When Taught

Fall

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

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Rules and Ethics

Learning Outcome

Understand the basic rules of behavior for the parties in a mediation session and the common ethical practices of mediators.

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Mediation Process

Learning Outcome

Know and apply the phases of the basic mediation process.

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Preparation

Learning Outcome

Know how to prepare for a mediation session and be able to present the essential elements of a mediator’s opening statement.

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Identify Issues

Learning Outcome

Be able to identify issues and interests of the parties and set an agenda for the mediation session.

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Closing the Session

Learning Outcome

Be able to assist the parties in building and writing an agreement and to properly close the mediation session.

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Performance

Learning Outcome

Be able to skillfully conduct a mediation conference with joint and private meetings, allowing the disputing parties uninterrupted time for expressing viewpoints and interactive time to effectively exchange information, arguments, and offers of settlement.