Faculty Name

Barbara Mitchell

Document Type

Syllabi

School

CLA

Department

LGST

Course Subject

LGST

Course Number

3750

Course Section

01

Course Title

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Academic Term and Year

Fall 2015

Credits

4.00

Hamline Plan Letter

O

Area of Study

LGST, PLGL

Course Description

Goals: The course is desinged to introduce students to the theory and application of alternative dispute resolution, emphasizing important principles and issues in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. Content: Students become familiar with negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and other methods of resolving disputes as alternatives to litigation and become able to prepare for and participate in alternative dispute resolution activities. Students are required to reflect and report on the effectiveness of ADR mechanisms in different situations, including cross-cultural disoute resolution and to become familiar with cooperative and collaborative problem solving. Taught: Alternate years Note: *Paralegal specialty course. Credits: 4

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