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Johns Hopkins University | EN.660.335

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

3.0

credits

Average Course Rating

(4.59)

The focus of this class is the nature and practice of conflict resolution and negotiation within and between individuals and organizations. The primary format for learning in this class is structured experimental exercises designed to expose students to different aspects of negotiation and to build tangible skills through interpersonal exchange. While some class time is devoted to presentations on theories and approaches, the class method primarily relies on feedback from fellow classmates on their observations of negotiation situations and on personal reflections by students after each structured experience. Topics include conflict style, negotiation, and group conflict. No audits. Recommended Course Background: EN.660.105, an additional course in the Entrepreneurship and Management Program or in the social sciences.

Fall 2012

(4.1)

Fall 2013

(4.91)

Fall 2014

(4.76)

Fall 2012

Professor: Eric Rice

(4.1)

Students enjoyed learning about material they had never studied before and getting hands-on practice in class. A negative aspect was that students did not get enough guidance from the professor about the assignments. They also said that grading took a long time and they did not get much feedback on homework. Students said the course would be improved if they spent more time in class preparing for negotiations, and had more class discussions about the negotiation experience. Overall, the class is fun, useful, and very hands-on. Students should know that the course has a heavy workload, including a lot

Fall 2013

Professor: Eric Rice

(4.91)

Students liked the interactive aspects of this course, which they felt gave them hands-on experience and made for interesting discussions. They did not like the amount of work involved and the fact that it took so long for them to receive feedback on that work. Students suggested handing out examples with clear instructions early in the course so that they would know what to expect for assignments and wanted feedback on their work in a timelier manner. Prospective students should be prepared for a lot of reading and some writing. The course is recommended to students because it wil help them learn the process of preparing for and then presenting a view within a negotiation, which can be useful no matter what your major.

Fall 2014

Professor: Eric Rice

(4.76)

Students appreciated the engaging teaching style of the instructor and the opportunity to develop practical skills with in-class exercises. They thought the greatest weakness of the class was the way that exercises started to seem repetitive over the duration of the course. In addition, students wished they could have gotten more feedback on their work. Students felt the course could most benefit from more guidance on assignments. They thought that future participants should know that the course was challenging but rewarding.