Working through Interpersonal Conflicts

Course Description

Explores the causes of interpersonal and inter-group tensions and the techniques (micro-level processes) to address them effectively whether in the workplace, community, or at home.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Explore reflective practitioner techniques to identify one's own styles and preferences in conflict
  • Choose among approaches and techniques to address interpersonal and intragroup conflict
  • Apply theories of and research on interpersonal and intragroup conflict to examine the origins
  • Apply nonviolent and participatory communication and facilitation principles and techniques

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure Percentage/Points
Course Participation 60 points
Story Circle Praxis Project 40 points
Final Reflection Paper 10 points

Grading Scale

Percentage Letter Grade
94-100A
90-93A-
87-89B+
83-86B
80-82B-
77-79C+
73-76C
70-72C-
67-69D+
63-66D
60-62D-
59 and belowF

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required.

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.