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MCM-604: Mediation: Skills and Applications

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course offers an in-depth exploration of mediation as a critical method for resolving conflicts in various settings, including personal, community, and professional environments. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical foundations of mediation alongside the development of practical skills necessary for effective conflict resolution. Through a blend of lectures, interactive workshops, and real-world case studies, participants will learn to facilitate dialogue, promote understanding, and guide disputing parties toward mutually beneficial agreements.

COURSE OBJECTIVES | LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this course, the student will be able to:

Understand the key principles and theories underpinning mediation and conflict resolution.

Develop essential mediation skills, including active listening, empathy, neutrality, and effective communication.

Apply mediation techniques to a variety of conflict situations, with an emphasis on ethical considerations and cultural sensitivity.

Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of different mediation strategies in resolving disputes.

Design and implement a mediation process tailored to specific conflict scenarios.

COURSE CMS SPECIFICS

Credit value: 3-6 (US standard) | 6-12 (ECTS standard)

Indicative duration (full-time): 4-10 weeks

Indicative duration (part-time): 5-12 weeks

Certificate: Yes

COURSE METHODOLOGY

This course is based on standard EUCLID methodology. Students may refer to the following resources:

Academic Guidelines (HQ version)

Academic Guidelines (most recent version, even if unofficial)

Student Orientation Guidelines (most recent version, even if unofficial)

Zotero instructions for EUCLID students

Grammarly instructions for EUCLID students

REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIAL

Course material is provided in the form of embedded videos, audio MP3s, and/or downloadable PDFs.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Written Assignments, Response Papers and Major Paper: 40% (must pass)

Quiz: 10% (must pass)

Final Exam: 50% (must pass)

 

COURSE SYLLABUS | ACCESS TO 7 PERIODS

 

Course Instructor:

This is course is supervised by a primary instructor/faculty member and may also be served by a backup instructor.

The International Faculty Coordinator will confirm the assignment. Do not contact any instructor prior to LMS enrollment with faculty assignment confirmed.