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LS552A: ADVANCED MEDIATION PRACTICE (2017-2018)

Last modified: 24 May 2018 09:28


Course Overview

This course builds on the learning and knowledge gained in the Mediation
Theory and Practice course (completion of which is a prerequisite).



Students will be encouraged to critically evaluate current practices in
mediation and learn more advanced mediation techniques and strategies for use
in more complex situations.



A deeper understanding of
conflict theory and peace studies will form a core part of this course as will
the legal context in which mediators operate, both from a UK and international
perspective.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Session Second Sub Session Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Online Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Mr Derek Auchie

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Students will be encouraged to critically evaluate current practices in
mediation and learn more advanced mediation techniques and strategies for use
in more complex situations.



A deeper understanding of conflict theory and peace studies will form a
core part of this course as will the legal context in which mediators operate,
both from a UK and international perspective.



The course will culminate with an intensive one-week, on-campus session
at the University of Aberdeen, where students will have the opportunity to
practice and refine their skills as mediators in a supportive learning
environment. This will include numerous opportunities for role-play, enabling
students to consolidate their learning and develop the competencies required to
become a practising mediator. At the end of the on-campus week, students will
be assessed on their practical ability and skill as a mediator in a role-play
situation.



Successful students will have developed an in-depth understanding and
knowledge of all aspects of mediation and conflict theory and will also have
gained confidence in putting their skills as a mediator into practice


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

 

Online interaction - 30% of the overall grade

Coursework - 70% of the overall grade

 

Students may resit the examination and/or coursework assessment, as directed by the course co-ordinator, where non-submission or failure is due to good cause. In such a case, the resit is treated as a first diet.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

 

Feedback will be provided on all online activities and coursework submissions, as a matter of routine. Students will have the opportunity for feedback on examination performance. Students will be encouraged to use feedback in future assessments. Areas for improvement will be identified.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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