Additional Assignments

If you have any suggestions for exercises, discussion questions, tests, or role plays, please let me know and I can include these (with appropriate author acknowledgements) for other instructors.

Chapter 1: Introduction

a) Compare and contrast the following theories of peace: peace theory, conflict theory, developmental theory, and civilization theory (Galtung, J. (1996). Peace by peaceful means: Peace and conflict, development, and civilzation. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage).

b) For additional reading, consider:

Mayer, B. (2000). The dynamics of conflict resolution: A practitioner’s guide. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. [geared toward social work and related professions]

Lederach, J. P. (1999). The journey toward reconciliation. Scottdale, PA: Herald. [incorporates Christian Scripture and Lederach's involvement in conflict resolution at an international level]

Chapter 2: Reflective Practitioner

What does it mean to, "Have your feelings, or they will have you?"

- Cf., Stone, D., Patton, B., & Heen, S. (2000). Difficult conversations: How to discuss what matters most. New York: Penguin. [includes practical tools for analysis of a conflict situation and how to respond to it]

Chapter 3: Negotiation

Recent books for possible book reviews:

Fletcher, K. (1998). Negotiation for health and social services professionals. London, UK: Jessica Kingsley

Shapiro, R. M, & Jankowski, M. A. (1998). The power of nice: How to negotiate so everyone wins - especially you. New York: John Wiley.

Tidwell, A. C. (1998). Conflict resolved: A critical assessment of conflict resolution. London: Cassell PLC.

Chapter 4: Mediation

Identify situations where there are ethical or legal limits to mediator impartiality/neutrality (cf., Cohen, O., Dattner, N., & Luxenburg, A. (1999). The limits of mediator's neutrality. Mediation Quarterly, 16, 341-348.

Chapter 5: Mediation with Groups

My text links facilitation with mediation. Other texts emphasize the historic, procedural, and philosophical differences between facilitation and mediation (e.g., Isenhart, M. W., & Spangle, M. (2000). Collaborative approaches to resolving conflict. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage). Compare and contrast mediation with facilitation

Chapter 6: Advocacy:

1. Students could be asked to do a book review on a recent book about advocacy. Consider the following:

Craig, Y. J. (Ed.) (1998). Advocacy, counseling, and mediation in casework. London, UK: Jessica Kingsley.

Jansson, B. S. (1999). Becoming an effective policy advocate: From policy practice to social justice. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

Sachs, J., & Newdom, F. (1999). Clinical work and social action: An integrative approach. New York: Haworth.

Taylor, E. D. (1999). From issue to action: An advocacy program model. Lewsiton, NY: Manticore. [1-888-263-1877]

2. Conduct a literature of the history of social work advocacy on a particular social issue. What were the key issues to be addressed. Critique the strengths and limitations of the means of advocacy used. What lessons can be learned for future advocacy work in related areas (Schneider, R. L., & Lester, L.  (2001). Advocacy in social work: A new framework in action. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. ).

Chapter 7: Conclusion

What are the implications of the following biases for CR professionals when working with people from different cultures: ethnocentric fairness bias, similarity bias, attributional differences, and misattribution. (Leung, K., & Chan, D. K. (1999). Conflict management across cultures. In Social psychology and cultural context (pp. 177-188). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.)