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18 P O S T G R A D U A T E R E G U L A T I O N S & S Y L L A B U S E S 2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 3 THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES SEMESTEr: 1 COUrSE CODE: SOWK 6009 (SW68I) COUrSE TITLE: FAMILY SYSTEMS AND DYNAMICS IN MEDIATION NO. OF CrEDITS: 3 PrErEqUISITES: COUrSE OUTLINE: The family is a social institution, subject to forces such as culture, economics, social class, religion, and education, which affect its structure and internal processes of control and integration. This course will provide a study of the family as a social institution; its biological and cultural dimensions, history, changing structures, functions and contemporary trends. Course Outline 1. Historical background of the family in different societies: European, African, Indian and Caribbean. 2. Theoretical Perspectives on the family. 3. The Family in Transition: The ways in which families and households have changed and adapted over time: changes in marriage, family composition, social relations and roles, as well as the mutual interdependence among these and other institutions of society. 4. Gender roles, with emphasis on power and conflict from a variety of theoretical perspectives. 5. Analysis of current trends and some tentative predictions about future families and alternate family forms are made. 6. Policy making and legislation related to the family in the Caribbean. grading : Coursework - 30% Final Exam- 70% SEMESTEr: 2 COUrSE CODE: SOWK 6017 COUrSE TITLE: CONFLICT rESOLUTION: THEOrY AND APPrOACHES NO. OF CrEDITS : 3 PrErEqUISITES: COUrSE DESCrIPTION: A foundation course examining macro and micro theories from various disciplines about the nature of conflict, and various approaches to conflict resolution and peace studies. This graduate seminar is envisioned as a collective exercise in critical thinking. It is an interactive seminar based on readings and analytical/evaluative discussions of conflict theory. The course is structured in such a way so as to highlight many of the theoretical roots of modern approaches to social conflict and conflict resolution interventions. The primary objective for each student is to become familiar with the root theories and theoretical perspectives which dominate the field of conflict resolution. Students will be able to critically analyse theories for their respective strengths and weaknesses as each is applied to commonly occurring conflict. In order to provide an educational setting congruent with the material, the seminar will be structured generally after the manner of a colloquium, where students and instructor gather to discuss the material in a critical and systematic manner. Course assessment involves class participation in weekly seminars, conflict analysis and a critical evaluation of selected approaches to conflict resolution. Major Objectives of the Course The course will give students a strong foundation in root theories and theoretical perspectives which dominate the field of conflict resolution and analysis. The course is expected to achieve the following specific objectives: 1. Instruct students on the method of presentation of conflicts in such a manner that provides an adequate background or history of the conflict. 2. Students will learn how to present theories while understanding and paying attention to three critical areas: a. The theoretical perspective(s) being adopted b. The specific theoretical focus c. What are the primary characteristics of the conflict and theory and are there specific variables that carry more explanatory clarity than others? 3. Students will be instructed on how to apply the theory to their chosen conflict and to analyse the conflict. 4. Students will be able to critique main theories in order to determine whether or not the theory can indeed explain what it claims it can. 5. Students may find that many of the conflict theories reviewed in the seminar and through their own reading, do not completely capture the essence of the conflict they have chosen to analyse. Therefore, they will be encouraged to develop their own. Combining numerous theories and/or focal lenses into a new improved or innovative theory is legitimate theory development and is strongly encouraged. COUrSE rEqUIrEMENTS: Class Participation This class will be run to a large extent as a graduate seminar. Class sessions will comprise student-led seminar discussions of identified reading material. The expectation is that all members will attend regularly. This is a pro-active, hands-on learning approach to improve one’s communication and critical thinking skills. – the focus is on learner-processing rather than lecturer-processing common in traditional didactic teaching environments. 15% of your grade will be based on class participation. Class Presentations Students will be required to do one class presentation; these presentations will act as a catalyst for the broader class discussion. The students leading the discussion must summarize the key points in the reading material and use them to generate in-class discussions that are culturally-relevant.
P O S T G R A D U A T E R E G U L A T I O N S & S Y L L A B U S E S 2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 3 THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Conflict Analysis (25%) Students select a conflict situation and analyse it using key theoretical concepts explored in the seminars. The objective is to apply theory to practice, and to demonstrate in depth understanding of the dynamics of a conflict situation. Evaluation of Approaches to Conflict resolution (60% This paper is akin to a final examination for this course. Using the analysis completed in the latter assignment, students apply conflict. This is a scholarly paper, intended to demonstrate critical thinking skills in evaluating the utility of different approaches under specified conditions. In conclusion, students will rationalize their choice of an appropriate approach for resolving their selected conflict. grading Criteria Seminar presentation (15%) Conflict Analysis (25%) Research Paper (60%) SEMESTEr: 2 COUrSE CODE: SOWK 6011 (SW68H) COUrSE TITLE: rESTOrATIVE jUSTICE ** NO. OF CrEDITS : 3 PrErEqUISITES: Course Description: This course will focus upon the philosophy and practice of Restorative Justice, and the ethics of mediation. Restorative Justice, which is also sometimes called Balanced and Restorative Justice, is an approach to criminal justice. Central to the practice of Restorative Justice is a conception of crime as harm to the victims. The goals of Restorative Justice include holding the offender accountable for the harm to the victims and the community, repairing that harm to the extent possible, and developing competency in the offender so that the offender makes better future choices. Accountability, repair of harm, and development of future competency take place within mediated processes that balance the concerns of the victim, offender, and community. Course Format: Lectures, seminars, group work, class presentations based on selected readings. Assessment: Coursework - 30% Final examination - 70% The coursework will be a project in a selected topic area. The coursework topics will be available at the beginning of the course. The lecturer must approve the topic selection. The coursework can also be done as a group project, in which case, students can work in groups of up to four persons. Length of coursework assignment: 5000 words approximately. SEMESTEr: 2 COUrSE CODE: SOWK 6013 (SW68K) COUrSE TITLE: ** CIVIL PrOCEDUrES FOr MEDIATOrS NO. OF CrEDITS: 3 PrErEqUISITES: COUrSE DESCrIPTION: The aim of this course is to give an understanding of the components and procedures of the criminal justice system. The course will focus upon the policies, main stakeholders, functions and operation of the system. Students will also study and critique the recent recommendations for system transformation. Teaching methods: Lectures, seminars, small group-work, class presentations, peer review and discussion. Assessment: Coursework - 30% Final examination - 70% The coursework will be a project in a selected topic area. The coursework topics will be available at the beginning of the course. The lecturer must approve the topic selection. The coursework can also be done as a group project, in which case students can work in groups of up to four persons. Length of coursework assignment: 5000 words approximately. The coursework will be assessed on the following criteria: 1. Range, depth and form: Has a broad range of relevant sources been consulted, understood and purposefully synthesised? 2. Concepts and theories: Has relevant theory been used and understood? Is there evidence of manipulating and applying theory? 3. Focus and argument: Is the thematic focus maintained throughout? Are arguments clearly made and supported? Has the work entailed an exercise of critical analysis? SEMESTEr: 2 COUrSE CODE: SOWK 6014 (SW68L) COUrSE TITLE: SPECIALISED ArEAS OF MEDIATION NO. OF CrEDITS: 6 PrErEqUISITES: COUrSE DESCrIPTION: In this course, the student will proceed into the specialised areas of Family Mediation and Victim- Offender Mediation. The course comprises three components: 1. Classroom instruction in the specialised areas. 2. A practicum module that gives the student the opportunity to apply, under supervision, the principles and process of mediation. 3. An evaluative research paper in one of the specialised areas of mediation. The course links the body of generic and specialised knowledge to practicum. The research assignment is an evaluative research exercise that uses the evaluation model of mediation presented in the core course on generic mediation. It will involve the monitoring of process, and evaluation of outcome, in a specific area of the practicum activity. This course thus integrates classroom learning, practicum and the research component of the Programme. 19
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