Course Description
This course provides students with a strong grounding in professional mediation and the opportunity to develop practical skills as a mediator in domestic and cross-border settings. The stages of the mediation process and techniques for each stage are taught. Simulated role-play exercises are arranged to develop skills as mediators.
Learning Objectives
After successfully completing this course, students will
- Explain facilitative mediation and the purpose of each stage in the process
- Explain the different approaches to mediation and when each might be appropriate
- Apply the skills and techniques in communication, negotiation, and mediation
- Reflect meaningfully on the practical experience and analyze how the experience relates to conflict resolution theories
- Research and critically discuss some current issues in conflict resolution and effectively present (orally and in writing) your research findings
Yong Pung How School of Law
School Term
AY2025/26 TERM 1
Course Code
LAW478
Faculty
