LSTD 2220 - Mediation

Students study principles of conflict management, communication, and mediation, including styles of mediation, cross-cultural communication issues, ethical standards for mediators, and use of mediation in various legal and non-legal settings. Students apply those principles to learn how to mediate disputes through communication exercises and in scenario-based, mediation role play simulations. In this practice based course, development of communication and conflict resolution skills will be emphasized in the context of mediator training. 3 credits.