LAW7823

This hands-on, advanced seminar is designed to teach students how to prepare for, participate in, and critically evaluate complex multiparty negotiations in the public international field. Through experience-based learning, simulations, guest speakers and case studies the course will expose students to various types of international conflict resolution processes, including natural resource management and extractive industries, human rights protection, ceasefire negotiations, and peace agreements. Students will strengthen their written and oral skills, counseling, factual and legal analysis. Special attention will be paid to the role of mediators and facilitators in such processes. Prerequisites: Negotiation Seminar, its academic equivalent, or experience in the field. Students who have not fulfilled these prerequisites may still be admitted to the class, but required to attend a bootcamp in basic negotiation theory and methods on Saturday, April 2nd. Please describe prior negotiations coursework and experience on your Consent Form. SPILS students are especially encouraged to enroll. This course is also open to cross-registration by graduate students in a variety of departments and programs including International Policy Studies. Grading Criteria: The seminar requires that students attend all classes, do the assigned reading, prepare for and actively participate in class and simulations, and write a series of short assignments. CONSENT APPLICATION: To apply for this course, students must complete and submit the Consent Form available on the SLS website (Click Courses at the bottom of the homepage and then click Consent of Instructor Forms).