153200

Introduction to Dispute Resolution

An introduction to the modes of dispute resolution including negotiation, mediation and arbitration and the relevant law.

Course code

Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.

153200

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

200-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

15

Subject

Dispute Resolution

Course planning information

General progression requirements

You must complete at least 45 credits from 100-level before enrolling in 200-level courses.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Compare the characteristics of different modes of dispute resolution.
  • 2 Explain and evaluate the fundamentals of negotiation and mediation processes.
  • 3 Explain and evaluate the fundamentals of the process of arbitration and adjudication.
  • 4 Demonstrate an understanding of how dispute resolution theory informs practice.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Written Assignment 1 2 4 20%
Written Assignment 1 3 4 20%
Exam (centrally scheduled) 1 2 3 4 60%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

Textbooks can change. We recommend you wait until at least seven weeks before the semester starts to buy your textbooks.

Compulsory

DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN NZ, 2ED.

Author
SPILLER, PETER
ISBN
9780195585025
Edition
2007 (2ND)
Publisher
Oxford University Press

DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN NZ

Author
SPILLER, PETER
ISBN
9780195585025
Edition
2007 (2ND)
Publisher
Oxford University Press

ARBITRATION ACT 1996 (AND AMENDMENTS)

Edition
1996

GETTING TO YES: NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT WITHOUT GIVING IN

Author
FISHER, R., URY, W., PATTON, B.
ISBN
9780143118756
Edition
2011 (3RD EDITION)
Publisher
New York: Penguin

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PRINCIPLES OF LAW FOR NEW ZEALAND BUSINESS STUDENTS

Author
HUBBARD, J., THOMAS, C., & VARNHAM, S.
ISBN
9781442554764
Edition
5TH EDITION 2012
Publisher
PRENTICE HALL

BUSINESS LAW IN NEW ZEALAND

Author
HUBBARD, J., SMITH, N.
ISBN
9780947496432
Edition
2017
Publisher
AUCKLAND EDIFY LTD

ARBITRATION

Author
WILLY & SISSONS
ISBN
978198853269
Edition
2 EDITION (2018)
Publisher
THOMAS REUTERS
Notes
The 1st edition is also alright to use

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