NEGOTIATION, MEDIATION AND COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
PLA4NMC
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject we aim to - (i) develop skills in, and a critical understanding of, the practical aspects of dispute resolution via negotiation, mediation and conciliation; and (ii) provide insights and skills in fostering community engagement processes as a means of enhancing community development. The issues that emerge from examining disputes and concerns that arise from changes to our physical, professional, community and personal environments are examined in order to provide a more advanced understanding of techniques for managing community conflicts and for fostering public participation in decision-making.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJulie Rudner
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesEssay, role play, report
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Rudner
Class requirements
Independent ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.50 h independent research per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Students will be given a task for independent study in their own time.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Four 7.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Two consecutive days in Bendigo e.g.; Friday-Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm at the beginning of the subject + 1 day at end of semester. Depending on enrolment, other face-to-face options may be provided at other campuses.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.50 h scheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
This component is conducted online. at a specific time.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Essay (2,000 words) This assessment requires students to provide a critical analysis of a contemporary topic related to mediation and negotiation in the work place. | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Group/individual role play (2,000 words equivalent) This assessment requires students to prepare and present a role play in which they practice their mediation and negotiation skills. | Other | Combined | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
In class and online activities These tasks help students develop practical verbal, written & visual communication skills for the workplace. | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Rudner
Class requirements
Independent ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.50 h independent research per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Students will be given a task for independent study in their own time.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Four 7.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Two consecutive days in Bendigo e.g.; Friday-Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm at the beginning of the subject + 1 day at end of semester. Depending on enrolment, other face-to-face options may be provided at other campuses.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.50 h scheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
This component is conducted online. at a specific time.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Essay (2,000 words) This assessment requires students to provide a critical analysis of a contemporary topic related to mediation and negotiation in the work place. | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Group/individual role play (2,000 words equivalent) This assessment requires students to prepare and present a role play in which they practice their mediation and negotiation skills. | Other | Combined | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
In class and online activities These tasks help students develop practical verbal, written & visual communication skills for the workplace. | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Rudner
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Ten 1.00 h lecture per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
Ten 2.00 h tutorial per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 6.00 h workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Essay (2,000 words) This assessment requires students to provide a critical analysis of a contemporary topic related to mediation and negotiation in the work place. | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Group/individual role play (2,000 words equivalent) This assessment requires students to prepare and present a role play in which they practice their mediation and negotiation skills. | Other | Combined | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
In class and online activities These tasks help students develop practical verbal, written & visual communication skills for the workplace. | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Mildura, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Rudner
Class requirements
Independent ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.50 h independent research per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Students will be given a task for independent study in their own time.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Four 7.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Two consecutive days in Bendigo e.g.; Friday-Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm at the beginning of the subject + 1 day at end of semester. Depending on enrolment, other face-to-face options may be provided at other campuses.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.50 h scheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
This component is conducted online. at a specific time.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Essay (2,000 words) This assessment requires students to provide a critical analysis of a contemporary topic related to mediation and negotiation in the work place. | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Group/individual role play (2,000 words equivalent) This assessment requires students to prepare and present a role play in which they practice their mediation and negotiation skills. | Other | Combined | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
In class and online activities These tasks help students develop practical verbal, written & visual communication skills for the workplace. | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Shepparton, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Rudner
Class requirements
Independent ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.50 h independent research per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Students will be given a task for independent study in their own time.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
Four 7.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Two consecutive days in Bendigo e.g.; Friday-Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm at the beginning of the subject + 1 day at end of semester. Depending on enrolment, other face-to-face options may be provided at other campuses.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.50 h scheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
This component is conducted online. at a specific time.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Essay (2,000 words) This assessment requires students to provide a critical analysis of a contemporary topic related to mediation and negotiation in the work place. | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Group/individual role play (2,000 words equivalent) This assessment requires students to prepare and present a role play in which they practice their mediation and negotiation skills. | Other | Combined | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
In class and online activities These tasks help students develop practical verbal, written & visual communication skills for the workplace. | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Rudner
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
Ten 1.00 h lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 30 - 42
Ten 2.00 h tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
One 6.00 h workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Essay (2,000 words) This assessment requires students to provide a critical analysis of a contemporary topic related to mediation and negotiation in the work place. | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Group/individual role play (2,000 words equivalent) This assessment requires students to prepare and present a role play in which they practice their mediation and negotiation skills. | Other | Combined | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
In class and online activities These tasks help students develop practical verbal, written & visual communication skills for the workplace. | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulie Rudner
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 46 - 0
Ten 1.00 h lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 46 to week 0 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 46 - 0
Ten 2.00 h tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 46 to week 0 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 46 - 0
One 6.00 h workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 46 to week 0 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Essay (2,000 words) This assessment requires students to provide a critical analysis of a contemporary topic related to mediation and negotiation in the work place. | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Group/individual role play (2,000 words equivalent) This assessment requires students to prepare and present a role play in which they practice their mediation and negotiation skills. | Other | Combined | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
In class and online activities These tasks help students develop practical verbal, written & visual communication skills for the workplace. | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |