Theory and practice of mediation; historical roots and influences; contrasts with formal litigation and other dispute resolution processes; issues of social and legal control; critiques, including feminist, Marxist and critical race theory; issues of power, gender, race and class; application to contemporary issues and disputes. Prerequisite(s): LAWS 1000 and 1.0 credit from LAWS 2003 (no longer offered), LAWS 2004 (no longer offered), LAWS 2005 (no longer offered), LAWS 2105, LAWS 2201, LAWS 2202, LAWS 2301, LAWS 2302, LAWS 2501, LAWS 2502, LAWS 2601, BUSI 2601.Lectures three hours a week.
