University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2006

78029 Mediation Practice

6cp
Requisite(s): 79771 Dispute Resolution (PG) OR 60 credit points of completed study in C04148 Master of Law and Legal Practice
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: M Scott

The subject studies the philosophy, theory and practice of mediation as a dominant generic dispute resolution process. It considers the roles of all parties in the mediation process and the legal, ethical and normative framework in which the process is provided. The subject looks at the selection criteria for mediation, both by private parties and by curial reference, and the institutionalisation of mediation by courts and public bodies. Also covered are the stages in the mediation process and the skills required for competent mediation practice.

Assessment: Seminar presentation (20 per cent), written paper (50 per cent) and a strategy for a mediation (30 per cent)

Texts and references

Moore, C W, The Mediation Process: Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict, third edn, Jossey Bass, 2003

Charlton, R, and Dewdney, M, The Mediator's Handbook: Skills and Strategies for Practitioners, second edn, Lawbook Company, 2004

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $612.38
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,040.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.