LGST 398U - Diversity Issues in Dispute Resolution

Institution:

University of Maryland-Global Campus

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Description:

A study of the influence of race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religiosity, and other social group designations on approaches to and course of conflict, with focus on legal disputes. Topics include stereotyping, cultural differences in approaches to conflict, and the impact of bigotry and discrimination on the course of conflict. Strategies for effectively dealing with these issues in legal, dispute-resolution, and personal settings are considered.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.umgc.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 985-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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