MLM716 - Alternative Dispute Resolution: Principles and Practice
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Shu Zhang |
| Prerequisite: | For students enrolled in M729 Juris Doctor: MLJ701, MLJ704 All other students: Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MLL228 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 2h class + 1h seminar per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | 2h class (recordings provided) + 1h online seminar per week |
Content
This unit gives students an advanced and integrated understanding of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Australia. Over the course of a trimester, students will gain a wealth of knowledge and critical perspectives on current and emerging legal issues relating to Alternative Dispute Resolution.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the development and application of ADR processes in Australia for the settlement of commercial, community, and family disputes | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Identify and critically analyse the sources and dynamics of conflicts, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of different problem-solving approaches to complex dispute resolution situations | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Critically evaluate the application and effectiveness of the main ADR processes such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration | GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO4 | Explain, critically analyse and evaluate major controversial issues surrounding ADR | GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO5 | Demonstrate a critical appreciation of the professional communication skills involved in undertaking ADR processes relating to complex contexts | GLO2: Communication |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: (Individual) Policy-based Research Paper | 4000 words | 40% | Week 9 |
| Examination (Open Book) | 2 hours | 60% | Exam period |
| Assessment Description from Trimester 2 2022 | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: (Individual) Policy-based Research Paper | 4000 words | 40% | Week 9 |
| Assessment 2: End of unit assessment task | 2000 words | 60% | End of unit assessment period |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: MLM716 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Unit Fee Information
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