LAW512
Techniques in Negotiation
(Gerein)
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Instructor(s): Clare Gerein
Course credit: 3
Method of presentation: Lecture
METHOD OF EVALUATION
Techniques in Negotiation is a graded course that will be marked in accordance with the rules and regulations of the University of Alberta. Students will be evaluated on the following basis:
1. Reflective Journals (5) 20%
2. Paper 40%
3. Paper presentation 15%
4. Personal Statement ( start of course) 10%
5. Personal Statement ( end of course) 15%
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Your negotiation outcomes are an extension of your life conversations. We will examine this course topic from the point of view of conducting an analysis of the nature, purpose and function of the negotiator and your relationship to the negotiation. There is nothing ‘mock’ about this course. We will engage in exercises that give you insight into using the techniques used in negotiation and how they affect an outcome. Also why few negotiations yield the outcome the parties really wanted or needed. Not for the faint of heart, nor for fence sitters.
Ethical issues that may arise in various Techniques of Negotiation will also be discussed.
This course has also been designed to provide information that the students will implement straight away, enhance communication skills and techniques that will be helpful not only in formal negotiations but also in everyday interactions and civic processes.
SPECIAL COMMENTS
The two sections of LAW512 will be taught in adjoining classrooms, facilitating joint exercises and allowing an expanded teaching model for the course, with each class being one law firm. This will allow twice as many students to learn the skills, and give all students exposure to being coached by 2 different practitioners.
Description updated 2022-23. Please contact the instructor for any specific questions you may have related to this particular course section.
REQUIRED TEXTS (IF ANY):
N/A