Mar 28, 2024  
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2020-21 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2020-21 [Archived Catalog]

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COMS 6210 - Negotiation and Mediation


Explores communication dynamics involved in negotiating and mediating interpersonal and organizational disputes. Examines research and ethical issues relevant to communication within the contexts of negotiation and mediation.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Critique the dominant methodological approaches to the study of communication within negotiations and dispute mediations.
  • Employing one or more theories of communication and negotiation or mediation analyze either a negotiation or a dispute mediation.
  • Identify and discuss the factors that shape cultural and gender-based differences in approaches to negotiation and/or mediation.
  • Identify and discuss the major theories and theorists that have shaped our understanding of communication within the processes of negotiation and dispute mediation.
  • Outline a communication skill training program for dispute mediators.
  • Outline a training program focused on negotiation communication skill development.



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