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MSRM-2 - Theoretical basis of conflict and mediation (MSRM-2)

Course specification
Type of study Master academic studies
Study programme
Course title Theoretical basis of conflict and mediation (MSRM-2)
Acronym Status Semester Number of classes ECTS
MSRM-2 mandatory 1 3L + 2E 6.0
Lecturers
Lecturer
Lecturer/Associate (practicals)
Prerequisite Form of prerequisites
Enrolled in the first semester of master studies. -
Learning objectives
Theoretical understanding of conflict and peaceful conflict resolution; Mediation as a way of constructive conflict resolution in social work; Knowledge of the stages of the mediation process; Understanding the legal framework for mediation; Areas of application mediation in social work.
Learning outcomes
Understanding the positive aspects of conflict; understanding the role of the mediator; Identifying the main preconditions for a peaceful resolution of the conflict; Theoretical and practical understanding of nonviolent communication; understanding the key features of mediation; Understanding the specific features of mediation in certain areas of social work.
Content
Theoretical explanations of conflict and mediation models; Assertiveness as a factor in peaceful conflict resolution; Nonviolent communication as a factor in peaceful conflict resolution; Conflict styles; The concept of mediation; Stages of the mediation process; Mediator skills; Formal and informal mediation; Development of mediation in BiH and RS; Legal framework for the application of mediation; Areas of application of mediation in social work; Mediation in labor disputes; Family mediation and mediation in the process of divorce; Mediation in juvenile delinquency; Mediation in the education system; Community mediation.
Teaching Methods
power point presentations, discussion, role play
Literature
  1. Dţamonja Ignjatović T. Ţegarec N. (2009). Teorijske osnove medijacije, Perspektive i doprinosi, Beograd: Centar za primenjenu psihologiju (Original title)
  2. Peuraĉa. B. Teršelić, V. (2004). Medijacija: posredovanje u sukobima za uporne, Osijek: Centar za mir, nenasilje i ljudska prava (Original title)
  3. Dţamonja Ignjatović, T. Ţegarac, N. (2006), Medijacija – koncepti i konteksti, Beograd: Centar za primenjenu psihologiju. (Original title)
  4. Rosenberg B. M. (2006). Nenasilna komunikacija - Jezik života. Osijek: Centar za mir, nenasilje i ljudska prava. (Original title)
  5. Ajduković, M. Sladović Franz, B. (2003). Razumijevanje sukoba, U: Ajduković, D. (ur.) Socijalna rekonstrukcija zajednice, Zagreb: Društvo za psihološku pomoć, 195-210. (Original title)
Evaluation and grading
two colloquia, seminar paper, final exam
Specific remarks
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