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POL200AD(政治学 / Politics 200)
Negotiation and Mediation Communication Skills

Michael RAYNER

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Faculty/Graduate school Faculty of Law
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Year 2021
Class code A0680
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Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 月1/Mon.1
Class Type 講義
Campus 市ヶ谷
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Credit(s) 2
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Open Program
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Global Open Program
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Category (法律学科)
Category (政治学科(2021年度以降入学者))
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Category (国際政治学科(2021年度以降入学者))
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Outline and objectives

The course will develop the participants' English negotiation and mediation skills through consideration and practice of key principles of successful negotiation.

Goal

Students will learn about different approaches to negotiation in various contexts, both personal and professional. They will consider the negotiation process and learn and practice useful vocabulary and functional language for negotiation. Students will apply the knowledge and skills in three different scenarios in the latter half of the course. It is hoped that the skills acquired during the course will be useful and relevant to students’ future personal and professional lives.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

ディプロマポリシーのうち、「DP1」、「DP2」、「DP3」、「DP4」に強く関連。

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

Important: This course will be conducted online, so you will need access to a computer connected to the internet. We will use Zoom, Google Drive and Google Classroom for the classes.

The course will be based around classroom listening, discussion and role-play tasks which will involve students working in groups and pairs. Reading and writing tasks will mainly be carried out outside the class. There will also be some work on grammar and vocabulary building. The classroom language will be English, and students will be required to actively participate in classroom and homework tasks.

Feedback on homework tasks will be provided via Google Classroom and Gmail using rubrics along with personalized comments.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1:Orientation

course information

2:Introduction to negotiation

basic principles of negotiation
key terms
types of negotiation – distributive vs. integrative
types of negotiator

3:Distributive negotiation

numbers and currencies review
anchoring
optimistic openings
big ask, small ask
language for making offers
language for making concessions
best alternative to a negotiated agreement (BATNA)

4:Integrative negotiation

integrative vs. distributive negotiation
preparation for negotiation
interests vs. positions

5:The negotiation process (1)

planning a meeting
building rapport
considering cultural differences

6:The negotiation process (2)

exchanging information
making a proposal
active listening techniques

7:The negotiation process (3)

bargaining
handling conflict
finalizing an agreement

8:Review Quiz
Negotiation scenario 1 - planning an event (group negotiation)

review quiz
scenario 1 information and vocabulary
preparation and planning

9:Negotiation scenario 1 – planning an event (group negotiation)

group role-play
writing a report – informal email to confirm details

10:Negotiation scenario 2 – negotiating employment conditions (pair negotiation)

feedback on scenario 1
preparation and planning for scenario 2

11:Negotiation scenario 2 – negotiating employment conditions (pair negotiation)

pair role-play
writing a report – email to an employer

12:Negotiation scenario 3 – building a wind farm/solar farm (group negotiation)

feedback on scenario 2
preparation for scenario 3

13:Negotiation scenario 3 – building a wind farm/solar farm (group negotiation)

group role-play
writing a report for an organization

14:Course round up

feedback on scenario 3
course review

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Students will be required to prepare for the negotiation scenarios and quiz. Reading and writing tasks will also be set for homework. 本授業の準備学習・復習時間は各2時間を標準とします。

Textbooks

There is no set text for this course.

The instructor will provide the materials for the class on Google Classroom and in Google Drive.

References

There are no specific references for this class.

Grading criteria

15% Class participation
25% Review quiz
20% Negotiation scenario report 1
20% Negotiation scenario report 2
20% Negotiation scenario report 3

Changes following student comments

Not applicable.

Equipment student needs to prepare

Computer with reliable Internet connection (the class cannot be taken using a smartphone).

Hosei Google account.

Others

Students are expected to attend all of the classes, and to come to class on time.

There may be some changes to the syllabus above in order to allow for some flexibility to cater for the needs of particular classes.