PrF:MVV128K Negotiation and Mediation

MVV128K Negotiation and Mediation: Theory and Practice

Faculty of Law
Autumn 2013

Extent and Intensity

0/1. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).

Teacher(s)

Karin Hobbs (seminar tutor), doc. JUDr. Jiří Valdhans, Ph.D. (deputy)

Guaranteed by

doc. JUDr. Jiří Valdhans, Ph.D.
Department of International and European Law – Faculty of Law
Contact Person: Mgr. Věra Redrupová, B.A.
Supplier department: Department of International and European Law – Faculty of Law

Timetable of Seminar Groups

MVV128K/01: Mon 4. 11. 16:40–18:10 302, 18:15–19:45 302, Tue 5. 11. 18:15–19:45 215, Wed 6. 11. 18:15–19:45 302, Thu 7. 11. 16:40–18:10 208, 18:15–19:45 208

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/30, only registered: 0/30

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

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Course objectives

At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Understand and explain a methodical approach to negotiation and mediation;
2. Work with information in negotiations and in mediation and be able to articulate and apply mediation techniques in a legal dispute;
3. Create improved agreements through a deeper understanding of negotiation, and through self-analysis and diagnosis;
4. Make reasoned decisions about when to use the mediation process and how to move a negotiation past impasse;
5. Make deductions based on acquired knowledge about the negotiation and mediation processes, including ethical dilemnas;
6. Interpret and work with emotions and conflict styles to facilitate reaching agreements.

Syllabus

Introduction to Conflict
Negotiation Overview
Interests
Options
Alternatives
Legitimacy
Options
Relationship
Negotiation Practice and Debrief
Mediation
Mediator Styles
Opening Statements
Active Listening
Reframing
Caucusing
Confidentiality
Mediation Exercise and Debrief
Working with Attorneys and Clients in Mediation
Attorney and Client Preparation
Confidentiality
Fairness and Neutrality
Mediator Preparation
Mediation Exercise and Debrief

Literature

Textbooks: Mediation: The Roles of Advocate and Neutral pp. 85-134, 112-117, 135-144, 371-394. The Getting to Yes Workbook pp. 1-106

Teaching methods

Learning mediation involves three activities: exposure to descriptive information, simulation exercises, and group discussions. The style of teaching is very interactive. Much of the descriptive information in contained in outside of class in readings. Students are required to come prepared to discuss and apply the concepts in the reading. During the course, there will be many skills exercises, most of which will take place during the class sessions. Class discussions will take place after most class exercises.

Assessment methods

The course will be graded on a combination of in class exercises and a final essay.

PrF:MVV128K Negotiation and Mediation - Course Information

MVV128K Negotiation and Mediation: Theory and Practice

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