NEGOTIATION
LAW5NGN
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
LAW5NGN builds upon the principles and skills of negotiation introduced to students in LAW5PMI. This subject expands on the foundational understanding of negotiation already acquired through a hands-on approach developed through role plays and video assessment. Negotiation skills will be applied in a variety of legal contexts allowing students to explore the ethical and practical requirements of this important legal skill.
School: La Trobe Law School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Keith Kendall
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: LAW5PMI or LAW1DR or LAW1DRE
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: LAW3NEG
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Current enrolment in Masters of Laws or Juris Doctor
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Set Readings on Moodle | Prescribed | tba | tba |
| Readings | The negotiator's fieldbook: the desk reference for the experienced negotiator | Recommended | Schneider, A., and Honeyman, C. | WASHINGTON,DC., AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION, 2006 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. - To practice teamwork skills with a co-negotiator
- Activities:
- - Video and Class Exercises: the skills learnt and practised in class, along with watching DVDs on negotiation, will aid students in their video assessment - Journal & Essay: the preliminary readings and the dialogue readings will assist students in written assignments. The role-plays will also contribute to the essay assessment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. - To understand important elements of the theories and practices of negotiation,
- Activities:
- - Video and Class Exercises: the skills learnt and practised in class, along with watching DVDs on negotiation, will aid students in their video assessment - Journal & Essay: the preliminary readings and the dialogue readings will assist students in written assignments. The role-plays will also contribute to the essay assessment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
03. - To understand specific areas of theoretical discussion in negotiation including lawyers in negotiation, ethics, fairness, and responsibilities
- Activities:
- - Video and Class Exercises: the skills learnt and practised in class, along with watching DVDs on negotiation, will aid students in their video assessment - Journal & Essay: the preliminary readings and the dialogue readings will assist students in written assignments. The role-plays will also contribute to the essay assessment.
04. - To understand yourself, others and cultural contexts in relation to negotiation and ways of assessing what might be required in particular situations.
- Activities:
- - Video and Class Exercises: the skills learnt and practised in class, along with watching DVDs on negotiation, will aid students in their video assessment - Journal & Essay: the preliminary readings and the dialogue readings will assist students in written assignments. The role-plays will also contribute to the essay assessment.
City, 2016, Week 30-31, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Keith Kendall
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 30 - 31
One 7.0 hours lecture/workshop per day on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 31 and delivered via blended.
"21-22 July Collins Street, 25-27 July Franklin Street"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| class participation | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| one 2000 word report | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Role Play assessment and report | 1,500 words report per student, paired group of two students; one and half hour-two and half hour duration overall role play | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| skills video assessment | 1,500 words | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |