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Mediation in Theory and Practice
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:3.00
Study Course Accepted:08.11.2021 16:29:05
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | LUSDK_064 | LQF level: | Level 7 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 2.00 | ECTS: | 3.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Psychology; Social Psychology | Target Audience: | Social Welfare and Social Work | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Liāna Deklava | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Department of Welfare and Social Work | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Riga, 26a Anniņmuižas boulevard, socdk rsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67061575 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 6 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 12 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 6 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 12 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 24 | ||||||||
| Part-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 6 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 12 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 6 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 12 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 24 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Social psychology, communication psychology | ||||||||
| Objective: | To provide knowledge of mediation as an alternative way of resolving disagreements in the social area. To improve awareness of mediation as a modern and high-quality method for conflict resolution. To develop skills for the use and integration of mediation and its elements in resolution of social issues. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Mediation in Social Work | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | History and development of mediation in the world and in Latvia. Development of mediation in Latvia and factors affecting its development | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Concept of a conflict, its types and resolution | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Theoretical aspects of mediation, its definition, advantages and disadvantages | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Basic principles of mediation, mediation phases and structuring | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | Analysis of positions, needs and interests in mediation | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | Mediator’s work techniques, visual aids used | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 8 | Amicable settlement as the restoration of justice in criminal cases | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 9 | Competences and ethics of the mediator | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 10 | Types of organisation of mediation, its forms and types | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 11 | Significance of preventive mediation in social work | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 12 | Principles of social constructionism in mediation | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Topic Layout (Part-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Mediation in Social Work | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | History and development of mediation in the world and in Latvia. Development of mediation in Latvia and factors affecting its development | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Concept of a conflict, its types and resolution | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Theoretical aspects of mediation, its definition, advantages and disadvantages | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Basic principles of mediation, mediation phases and structuring | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | Analysis of positions, needs and interests in mediation | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | Mediator’s work techniques, visual aids used | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 8 | Amicable settlement as the restoration of justice in criminal cases | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 9 | Competences and ethics of the mediator | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 10 | Types of organisation of mediation, its forms and types | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 11 | Significance of preventive mediation in social work | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 12 | Principles of social constructionism in mediation | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | 1. Detailed description and analysis of a freely selected case, mediation process 2. Study analysis relating to mediation practices in social work 3. Simulation of mediation, role plays, reflection. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | Study analysis relating to mediation practices in social work – 20% Detailed description and analysis of a mediation case, its presentation – 60% Simulation of mediation, role plays, reflection – 20% | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | Explains the definition of mediation; Explains the importance of mediation as an alternative method of resolving disagreements; Describes the guidelines and stages of mediation; Describes and names the structuring of the mediation process, the progress and basic conditions of the process; Understands the concepts/terminology used in mediation; Describes the possibilities, impact and importance of using mediation in social work Understands the Mediation Law | ||||||||
| Skills: | Able to identify, define, analyse and solve social problems; Able to find alternative solutions to social problems and to choose an appropriate strategy; Implements preventive measures to prevent the escalation of the situation; Able to create ethical and culture-sensitive communication in professional work | ||||||||
| Competencies: | Able to identify and resolve conflicts using mediation methods; Manages the problem-solving process; Analyses conflict situations in a constructive way; Understands and analyses the principles of social competence and ethics of the Mediator, their relevance in conflict resolution; Understands the importance of preventive meditation in social work. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Bolis, J. Mediācija un sarunas. R.: Juridiskā koledža, 2015 | ||||||||
| 2 | Chetkow-Yanoov, Harold B. Social Work Approaches to Conflict Resolution. Rautledge, Taylor&Francis Group, 2012 | ||||||||
| 3 | Parkinson, L. Family mediation. Sweet and Maxwell. London, 2020 | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Fišers, R., Juri, V. Nokļūt līdz JĀ. R.: Atēna, 2008 | ||||||||
| 2 | Zumente – Stīla, U. Mediācija skolā. R.: Bērnu un ģimenes lietu ministrija, 2007 | ||||||||
| 3 | Winslade, J., Monk, G.. Narrative mediation. A New Approach to Conflict Resolution. San Francisco, Jossery-Bass Publishers, 2001 | ||||||||
| 4 | Railijs, T. F. Apmācības rokasgrāmata mediatoram tiešai mediācijai. R.: Sorosa fonds – Latvija, 2003 | ||||||||
| 5 | Hofmans, R., Rotfišere, D. R., Trosens, A. Mediācija: mediācijas pamati teorijā un praksē. R.: Tiesu namu aģentūra, 2007 | ||||||||
| Other Information Sources | |||||||||
| 1 | http://www.mediacija.lv/ | ||||||||
