Theories, Models and Contexts of Mediation

Recommended Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Teaching Methods

This course has a theoretical and practical dimension, and covers Sessions of theoretical exposition, analysis of texts and group work, with presentation and discussion on experiences of professional mediators.

The teaching aims to facilitate the understanding the linking between the theoretical components and the modus operandi in professional mediation. The contents of Modules III and IV include case analysis.

 The assessment provides an analysis of texts by students and the writing and oral presentation of a work about one of the modules of the program, or a relevant scientific work.

Learning Outcomes

The unit Theories, Models and Contexts of Mediation (TMCM) integrates the objectives set for the second half of the course. Its objectives are:

•  Explain the relevance of the social, political and scientific conceptual framework of mediation, as a mode of social regulation and conflict resolution, but also as a concept of social intervention suitable for restoration / reconfiguration of social ties in situations of precariousness and vulnerability risk contexts, and peacebuilding;
•  Analyze the theoretical paradigms of development of mediation;
•  To analyze the specificities of social mediation and community;
•  Analyze the methodological procedures of mediation;
•  Deepening the theoretical framework of mediation in Social Work: models, profiles mediation, intervention modalities mediator, mediation skills and strategies;
•  Develop the analytical and operational skills in the field of professional and institutional mediation.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

The program of the course is structured around four analytical axes made ​​in modules:

 

Module 1 - Conceptual  Dynamic on Mediation

1 - Origin, Aims and Purposes of the mediation

2 - Paradigms of mediation in contemporary society

3 - Cultural mediation in the (re) composition / (re) configuration of social ties and peacebuilding

 

Module 2 - Mediation in Action: Dimension procedural and axiological

1 - Structure and method (s) of the Mediation

2 - Fields of Professional Mediation

3 - Ethics and Deontology of Mediation

 

Module 3 - Social and Community Mediation

1 - European Perspectives

2 - Intervention Models

3 - Contexts of social and community mediation (at level micro, meso and macro), and national experiences

 

Module 4 - Mediation in Social Work: analytical and reflective model

1 - Levels and Profiles Social Mediation

2 - Methods, Skills and Strategies for intervention mediator

3 - Axis Regulators and Analytical parameters of mediation in Social Work

Head Lecturer(s)

Joana Andreia dos Santos da Silva Brinca

Assessment Methods

Continuous Assessment
Research work: 20.0%
Resolution Problems: 30.0%
Synthesis work: 50.0%

Final Assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

Almeida, Helena (2012). “Social and community mediation. A conceptual and operative tool in the process of empowerment”, E-Book, Proceedings in Advanced Research in Scientific Fields, The 1rst Virtual International Conference, 3-7 December 2012, pp. 953-956.  Slovakia: EDIS- Publishing Institution of the University of Zilina. ISBN 978-80-554-0606-0 and ISSN 1338-9831.

Covey, Stephen (2012). La 3ª Alternativa. Para resolver los problemas más dificiles de la vida . Barcelona: EPASA Livros, S.L.U.

Furlong, Gary (2005). The Conflict Resolution Toolbox: Models & Maps for Analysing, Diagnosing and Resolving Conflicts. Ontario: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd.

Kurk, Edward (1997). (Ed.) Mediation and Conflict Resolution in Social Work and the Human Services. Chicago: Nelson – Hall Publishers.

Ramsbotham, Oliver, Woodhouse, Tom y Miall, Hugh (2011). Resolución de conflitos. La prevención, gestión y transformación de conflitos letales. Barcelona: Edicions Bellaterra, S.L.