Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description


CODE DST5205

 
TITLE Negotiation

 
UM LEVEL 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course

 
MQF LEVEL 7

 
ECTS CREDITS 4

 
DEPARTMENT Centre for the Study and Practice of Conflict Resolution

 
DESCRIPTION This study-unit will provide a comprehensive overview of the basic theory and practice of negotiation. This will include examining both formal and informal negotiation practices and processes. Particular attention will be given to identifying national interests as opposed to strategic positions in negotiation scenarios. Utilising a series of simulation exercises the course will allow the students to put into practice theoretical frameworks of analysis thus identifying the key skills and strategies required for successful negotiation in conflict situations.

List of Required Text Books

- Victor Kremenyuk (ed.), International Negotiation, 2nd ed., Jossey-Bass, 2002

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Lecture

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Assessment Due Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Classwork SEM1 Yes 50%
Assignment SEM1 Yes 50%

 
LECTURER/S Constantino Adamides
Valentina Cassar

 

 
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