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22 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 M.SC. MEDIATION STUDIES COUrSE SYLLABI/DESCrIPTIONS (The content of these syllabi may be altered to reflect changes in the discipline) SEMESTER 1 COURSE CODE: SOWK 6104 COURSE TITLE: COMMUNICATION, CULTURE AND CONFLICT NO. OF CREDITS : 4 CREDITS COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will provide an overview of communication theory as it relates to issues of culture and conflict and conflict management. This course will examine the principal theoretical communication concepts involved in conflict and conflict management and the impact of these concepts on the quality of decisions arrived at and the feelings people develop toward each other as a result of conflict. The course will also examine the nature and meaning of conflict, conflict management techniques, and the assessment of conflict situations from a cross-cultural perspective. It will explore various models for training third parties to function effectively in handling disputes where cultural differences are a significant factor. The concepts will be applied through various methods to determine the applicability of conflict management to mediation. The course will be taught in an interactive format utilising lectures, observation, class discussions, role plays and experiential exercises. Particular attention will be paid to issues relating to culture, gender and race relations. At the conclusion of this course, students should be able to: • Identify appropriate and effective communication skills to manage conflict • Demonstrate appropriate and effective communication skills in managing conflict • evaluate the effectiveness of various conflict behaviours (productive or destructive) and justify evaluations; • illustrate by way of examples in group presentations, behaviours that results in productive/destructive conflict interactions; • identify any special communication skills necessary to counteract destructive conflict interaction; and • identify the role and demands of any gender and cultural influences on conflict management and conflict resolution. Assignments Assignments would be at the lecturer’s discretion but should include a Personal Conflict /Conflict Resolution Journal in which each student would be required to keep a journal of examples of conflicts they have personally experienced, and others they have observed - between their friends, with their family, within the community and internationally, during the course and over the semester. Any attempt at conflict resolution should of course be included, together with reflective observations/accounts of the conflict and / or conflict resolution. Students should analyse a prescribed number of conflict /conflict resolution situations. Methodology The course utilises lectures, discussions, small group work and discussion, videos and simulations. Attendance and class participation are essential. Course Assessment Attendance at all lectures and class participation are essential. Coursework 50% Final exams 50% of course grade SEMESTEr 1 COUrSE CODE: SOCI 6005 (SY61C) COUrSE TITLE: CArIBBEAN SOCIAL ISSUES NO. OF CrEDITS: 3 INSTrUCTIONS: This course will be delivered on a lecture/ discussion basis, where classes take the form of open sharing of information and discussion of topics. Students are expected to research topics for discussion, to make presentations and to participate in the classroom discussions. Overview and Objective of the Course: The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive approach to the principles of sociology in attempting to understand Caribbean social problems from their historical and contemporary perspectives. Evaluation All assessment will be done on the basis of essays. Students will be asked to present a topic that will be discussed during each lecture session. Coursework in this programme will take the form of group-based assignments, which will be submitted in accordance with the deadlines agreed upon during the course of the semester. Coursework and final examination essays will be assessed on the following basis: - • Knowledge - 50%. This represents the demonstration of familiarity with the appropriate conceptual, theoretical, historical and contemporary information and positions presented in the suggested readings. • Analysis - 40%. This represents the application of the information presented and the conclusions drawn from the issues discussed and presenting solutions to the problems posed in an insightful, critical and logical manner. • Expression - 10%. This represents the ability to write in accordance with acceptable grammatical standards, and a demonstrated familiarity with the vocabulary of the discipline. Methodology The course will be delivered through lectures and discussions and will take the form of open sharing of information and discussion of topics. Students are expected to research topics for discussion, to make presentations and participate in classroom discussion. grading Coursework : 25% Final examination : 75%
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 6016 COURSE TITLE: ADR SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES NO. OF CREDITS : 3 ADr processes are revolutionising and taking over traditional methods of handling conflict. The public service, private sector, judicial systems and education systems in many countries have experienced sweeping changes in this regard, particularly during the past 5 years. Competency in conflict management is now a highly regarded and preferred commodity. This course will take participants through the fascinating world of ADr. Participants will become aware of different aspects that participants will have become familiar with the range of different ADr processes, will know what they mean, how they are different from each other, and when to implement them. COUrSE DESCrIPTION: In many jurisdictions around the world, as with the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, the established and entrenched approaches to dispute resolution are under re-examination. This course is designed to enable students to develop a broad, cross-cultural view of the relevant issues that surround these varying approaches to resolving disputes and the general processes and principles of dispute resolution and civil justice reform. Course Aim To engage a comparative analysis of available processes for resolving disputes. Course Objectives: In this course students will examine the debates surrounding: Informal justice and the role of course, Typologies of available dispute resolution process, e.g.: negotiation, mediation, adjudication and its variant forms, as well as mixed processes, The role of lawyers in dispute resolution. Indigenous forms of dispute resolution/conflict management Selected special areas of dispute resolution processes are also examined such as: employment, family, international, and regional. grading: Coursework: 50% Final Examination : 50% SEMESTEr 1 COUrSE CODE: SOWK 6009 (SW68I) COUrSE TITLE: FAMILY SYSTEMS AND DYNAMICS IN MEDIATION NO. OF CrEDITS: 3 COUrSE DESCrIPTION: This course introduces the family system in its changing forms as a social institution and as affected by the forces of culture, economics, social class, religion, education and other relevant impacting factors. Family Systems and Dynamics seeks to provide the student with an opportunity to study the family as it moves through cycles of developmental change in a rapidly changing society. Students are expected to develop skills and knowledge in salient areas and understand the role of mediation in family conflict. Course Objectives The course seeks to: • Introduce the sociological concept of family and family systems • Expose students to the theoretical perspectives and concepts of the individual and family life cycles • Identify and characterise the framework of developmental stages of the family system and its accompanying multidimensional issues • Analyse the changing role of the family and attendant responsibilities as it affects changes in the social system / institution and vice versa • Develop knowledge and an understanding of the family as it functions in its diverse contexts in shifting roles and responsibilities • Examine the salience and relevance of family conflicts emerging as a consequence of multigenerational issues in meeting and/ or accommodating changes of individual and family demands • Identify and understand the impact of roles, tasks and responsibilities in new family forms including the issues of children and the elderly, particularly as they affect family fragmentation • Analyse the dynamics of social change in family interaction, cultural beliefs / practices, gender, race and by extension expectations of support systems • Develop skills in assessing and identifying problem areas where mediation may be an appropriate intervention tool • Develop skills in constructing family diagrams and utilising same as an assessment tool Methodology The course will be conducted through lectures discussions and group presentations. Students are expected to participate fully in ALL aspects of the course components. Course Evaluation Coursework 30% Final Examination - 70% 23
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