Technics in Negotiations and Mediations Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S2MS21.2024

Module name: Technics in Negotiations and Mediations
Module code: W3-MS-S2-NM
Programme code: W3-S2MS21.2024
Semester: summer semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The course aims to familiarize students with the theories of negotiation and mediation and practical techniques for negotiating and mediating conflicts. Emphasis will be placed on the circumstances and uses of the various techniques. Preparation for mediation will also be part of the course, which will include a discussion of who can become a mediator, when mediation is used, what the course of mediation is, and issues of negotiation and mediation ethics.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student is prepared to negotiate and mediate, including in an international environment, has respect for different views and cultural differences. [NM_K01]
 MS_2_K01 [4/5] MS_2_K02 [2/5] MS_2_K03 [3/5]
The student is aware of the need to be guided by ethical principles, neutrality and objectivity when conducting negotiations and mediation. [NM_K02]
 MS_2_K03 [4/5]
The student is able to identify and analyze conflicts suitable for mediation and/or negotiation and uses various negotiation and mediation techniques in their solution. [NM_U01]
 MS_2_U05 [3/5] MS_2_U10 [2/5]
The student has the interpersonal and communication skills necessary to effectively carry out the process of negotiation and mediation, is able to work with the parties of conflict to prepare effective solutions. [NM_U02]
 MS_2_U03 [3/5] MS_2_U11 [3/5]
The student has an in-depth knowledge of the theory of negotiation and mediation, and is familiar with various techniques for negotiating and mediating conflicts. [NM_W01]
 MS_2_W02 [3/5] MS_2_W09 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
workshop [W3-MS-S2-NM_Wr] 30 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work NM_K01 NM_K02 NM_U01 NM_U02 NM_W01
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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