University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2007

79771 Dispute Resolution (PG)

6cp

Requisite(s): 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

This subject is an introduction to the philosophy, theory and practice of an area of increasing importance in all professions, business and government. Dispute resolution processes are now integrated into the adversarial framework as well as being applied to an ever-widening range of private and public situations. This emerging practice of professional dispute resolution both within and outside the legal profession is the framework for the central topics in this subject.

The topic areas covered in this subject include:

  • an introduction to the theories and philosophy of dispute resolution
  • an overview of the development of the range of dispute resolution practice in both the legal system and generally
  • an introduction to negotiation and mediation theory
  • conflict theory
  • the relevance of personal style in dispute resolution processes
  • communication theory and skills requisite for dispute resolution processes
  • issues of power, culture and participation in dispute resolution processes
  • ethics and standards.

The subject is taught in intensive mode with an emphasis on experiential learning. Student assessment focuses on a written research paper on a topic of their choice with a presentation to the class of the essential concepts explored in the research. The focus of this subject is inter-disciplinary and draws upon the professional expertise and experience of the class.

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $624.50
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,070.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported 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. Domestic fee-paying 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.