865-0066-01L Mediation Process Design: Supporting Dialog and Negotiation
| Semester | Spring Semester 2018 |
| Lecturers | F. Brugger, S. J. A. Mason |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | Only for MAS/CAS in Development and Cooperation students, as well as specialists with at least 24 months of practical experience in international cooperation. Doctoral students dealing with empirical research in the area of development and cooperation (EZA) may be admitted "sur Dossier". MACIS students register through the NADEL administration office. Registration only through the NADEL administration office. |
| Abstract | The aim of this course is to gain a basic understanding of dialog, negotiation and mediation process design: what are different principles, approaches and questions related to process design that development cooperation practitioners need to be aware of? |
| Learning objective | - Understand the basic principles of dialog, negotiation and mediation processes and how these methods can be situated in the broader field of development, in fragile contexts, and peace-building. - Gain insight into different design approaches - Practice basic skills of dialogue facilitation and mediation. - Explore ways for improving collaboration with local and international third parties designing and guiding negotiation and mediation processes. |