Conflict Resolution for College Students (FYS)
PSYC 119F
Spring 2024
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01
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Human interaction inevitably results in conflict. Yet not all conflict is destructive; at times conflict can lead to growth. The college years are replete with examples of interpersonal conflicts, such as those with roommates, friends, family, professors, employers, and strangers. In addition, students may be part of a team or organization and conflict can happen at the organizational level as well. Further, individuals and organizations are embedded within different cultural contexts, which can also yield conflicts with other cultures in terms of values and priorities.
This course will focus on the psychological causes and consequences of interpersonal, intergroup, and intercultural conflict. Topics discussed will include the role of power, status, trust, communication, and social identity as well as different models of negotiation and mediation. Students will learn about various theories related to the causes of conflict along with practical strategies for navigating conflict in ways that are constructive. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC |
| Course Format: Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (PSYC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
| SECTION 01 | | Special Attributes: FYS |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Ashmore, R. D., Jussim, L., & Wilder, D. (Eds.). (2001). SOCIAL IDENTITY, INTERGROUP CONFLICT, AND CONFLICT REDUCTION (Vol. 3). New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 9780195137439.
Barsky, A.E. (2017). CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR THE HELPING PROFESSIONS (3rd Ed.). Belmont, CA: Thomson. ISBN: 0199361185.
Baumesiter, R. (1997). EVIL: INSIDE HUMAN CRUELTY AND VIOLENCE. New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 0805071652.
Deutsch, M. (1977). THE RESOLUTION OF CONFLICT: CONSTRUCTIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE PROCESSES. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press. ISBN: 0300021860.
Lakoff, G. (2014). THE ALL NEW DON¿T THINK OF AN ELEPHANT. KNOW YOUR VALUES AND FRAME THE DEBATE. White River Junction, VT: Chelsea Green Publishing. ISBN: 9781603585941.
Stone, D., Patton, B., & Heen, S. (2010). DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS. New York: Penguin. ISBN: 9780143118442.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Several Thought Papers, three in-class examinations, and a final written paper. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course can count as an elective towards the psychology major. |
| Instructor(s): Stemler,Steven E. Times: .M.W... 10:50AM-12:10PM; Location: PAC333; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 8 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: X | FR: 15 |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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