Objective:
The course objective is to introduce students to essential tools for managing conflict. Students will learn about the stages of conflict as well as conflict styles and different approaches to conflict resolution. This introductory course outlines basic concepts in conflict resolution and provides opportunities to analyze conflict in context.
Learning Outcomes:
- understand the key components of conflict
- recognize examples of the various types of conflict in context
- identify the stages of conflict in context
- define the five conflict styles
- apply the five conflict styles in context
- understand how culture can impact conflict
- recognize key aspects of the various conflict resolution processes
- differentiate between the various conflict resolution processes in context
General Course Topics:
- Defining conflict
- The stages of conflict
- Styles of conflict
- Intercultural conflict
- Mediation
- Arbitration
- Conciliation
- Collaborative law
- Shuttle diplomacy
- Restorative justice