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LW2ADR - Alternative Dispute Resolution

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LW2ADR-Alternative Dispute Resolution

Module Provider: School of Law
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
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Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Prof Anne Vergis
Email: a.vergis@reading.edu.my

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module is only available to students in Malaysia.听



To introduce students the different kinds of dispute resolution mechanisms, its history and the importance of its enactment.


Aims:

This module aims to provide students with a better understanding of the various dispute resolution methods that are 鈥渁lternative鈥 to traditional methods on both a practical and a theoretical level and to equip students with negotiation and mediation skills which are key ingredients in becoming an effective advocate.


Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module it is expected that students will be able to demonstrate:




  • An in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of the various alternative dispute resolutions and the concepts and processes surrounding it.

  • Skills, procedures, techniques, and characteristics needed to engage in the various forms of alternative dispute resolution.

  • The knowledge to recognize specific issues and concerns within ADR, such as gender,听 power, and culture, and be aware of the impact of these issues on the process, the client, the practitioner, and the appropriateness of ADR.听听听听听

  • The ability to consider conflict and conflict resolution in a different way鈥攐ne that properly serves clients and contributes to a fair justice system and a safe community. 听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听

  • An understanding of the foundational and historical aspects of conventional dispute resolution methods undertaken in the research and explain how alternative dispute resolution mechanisms have evolved based on the economic, social, cultural, commercial and political framework as well as its application in the society.听 听 听 听 听


Additional outcomes:

Outline content:


  1. Evolution of a Dispute & History of ADR

  2. Key Concepts in Dispute Resolution & The ADR landscape

  3. Theories of Negotiation

  4. Skills and Practices in Negotiation

  5. Nature & Process of Mediation

  6. Role and skills of the Mediator

  7. Role of Lawyers in Mediation

  8. Legal Issues in mediation

  9. Ethics & Values

  10. The nature of Arbitration

  11. Appointment, Powers & removal of an Arbitrator

  12. Skills and Ethics in Arbitration

  13. Barriers to Development of ADR听 听 听听


Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

This module will be taught by lectures and tutorials predominantly in the Autumn and Spring terms.


Contact hours:
Autumn Spring Summer
Lectures 20 20
Seminars 10 10
Guided independent study:
听 听 Wider reading (independent) 10 10
听 听 Wider reading (directed) 10