Course Syllabi > Conflict Management  

Instructor: Dr. Larry W. Penwell

Office: Chandler 220B

Phone: 654-1561
 

Monday:         5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday:         1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
                        5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday:   2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Thursday:      5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
And by Appointment.

Folger, Poole, Stutman (1997) Working Through Conflict 3rd Ed.

Hanh (1996) Being Peace

Fisher & Ury (1991) Getting to Yes 2nd Ed.

Griffin (1982) Sun Tzu: The Art of War

Thomas & Kilmann (1988) Conflict Mode Instrument

Purpose:

1) To introduce you to the theories, principles, concepts, concerns and current thoughts regarding the discipline of Conflict Management.

2) To provide opportunities for you think about how you might apply yourself and the concepts you learn in the course to real world conflicts.

3) To provide learning opportunities that are designed to help you effectively participate in the organizations you will work in throughout your life.

Class Policies and Procedures:

1) Quality counts!! Your grade will be based on the quality of your work on assignments, exams and in class activities. In accord with the Dictionary of Academic Regulations, an "A" is awarded for work of unusual excellence, "B" for work "distinctly above average", "C" for work of "average to medium quality". Assignments, exams and grading procedures are discussed below.

2) Participation is essential!! You are responsible for your learning. I am responsible for providing you the appropriate opportunities. A great deal of the learning in this class will be experiential in nature. The exercises, role plays, and other classroom activities are designed to present you the opportunity to learn about various facets of Conflict Management. Therefore, class attendance is very important.

Assignments:

1) Paper. A research/literature review paper on an Conflict Management topic to be determined in class is due per the attached schedule. This paper will be a team effort. The final paper should be at least 12 pages, typed double spaced, and references should be in APA Style. Additional specifications will be described in class.

2) Homework. Numerous tasks may be assigned at different points throughout the semester. Due dates and specifications will be presented at the time of the assignment.

3) Honor System. The principles of individual effort per the honor code will be in effect unless otherwise stipulated. The team paper will be graded as a group effort, and within-group collaboration is encouraged.

Exams and Grading:

Exams will draw on material from lectures, home work assignments, class exercises and the text book. The exams will be essay questions.

Your final grade will be based on the quality of your work on:

a) Three exams (60%: 20%, 20% and 20%).

b) Team Paper (20%), + an individual grade given by team members (10%).

c) Homework and Class Participation (10%)

For mid-semester progress reports, grades equivalent to a "C-" or better will be reported as satisfactory. A "C-" is required for a "P", if you are taking the class Pass/Fail.

For semester grades a total grade of:

93.34 and above receives an "A",
90.00 to 93.33 is an "A-",
87.34 to 89.99 is a "B+",
83.34 to 87.33 is a "B",
80.00 to 83.33 is a "B-",
77.34 to 79.99 is a "C+",
73.34 to 77.33 is a "C",
70.00 to 73.33 is a "C-",
67.34 to 69.99 is a "D+",
60.00 to 67.33 is a "D",
Below 60 is an "F"

View the Schedule for Spring Semester 2000

Last updated January 6, 2000