FACULTY OF LAWS
Module Unit Report Form
Title & Code of Course Unit
LAWS3039: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Course Unit
1.0
Year
2013/14
Course Convenor
Marica Moscati
Number Enrolled on Course
18
Average Mark Gained
67.9
Standard Deviation
3.6
Minimum Mark
62
Maximum Mark
73
Median
68.0
Module Statistics
Number of
Students
Marks
Percentage
Number
80-100
0.0 %
0
70-79
44.4 %
8
60-69
55.6 %
10
50-59
0.0 %
0
40-49
0.0 %
0
35-39
0.0 %
0
30-34
0.0 %
0
20-29
0.0 %
0
0-19
0.0 %
0
Absent
0.0 %
0
Irregular
0.0 %
0
Not Completed
0.0 %
0
Withheld
0.0 %
0
A Course Organizer’s Report (quality of student work, pace and content, appropriateness of teaching methods and effects of any action(s)
taken to resolve past problems)
Teaching this course has been interesting, encouraging and without obstacles. The quality of students’ work and
the participation of students were both very high. We covered all content of the course, and the lively
participation of the students allowed deep analysis of issues involved in the study of ADR. Several practical
exercises were organized, and students had chance to experiment an online negotiation exercise as well.
Before each lecture I have uploaded handout of the lecture, and key reading on the Moodle (in order for the
students to follow my lecture, to take notes and be ready for discussion.
During the year students submitted two non-assessed essays, and they could choose between two different
topics in ADR, or to write two initial sections of their final 10,000 words dissertation. Detailed feedback was
provided for each student in writing, and during one-to-one meetings. In addition general feedback were given in
class after I have marked the essays. Regarding the final dissertation, I have supported and supervised students
in choosing the topic, carrying out research for the dissertation, and managing writing schedule. The course has
offered students the opportunity to engage in extra-curricula activities including the UK Mediation Skills
Competition,
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C Issues Identified by Students (from questionnaires, staff-student committee etc.) and Action Taken or Planned
Students were extremely satisfied by the course. A couple of students suggested to have more discussion of pre-assigned
reading, and few more practical exercises. Both suggestions will be followed during the next academic year. In particular,
we have added tutorials during which students will engage in practical exercises. Among other activities, students will be
asked to work in group, carry out research and prepare presentation on the basis of pre-assigned reading. In addition
during lectures I will show videos on negotiation, and mediation, and students will have to individuate issues and discuss.
Flip lectures will be added.
Regarding assessment, a couple of students suggested to a different method of assessment. However, the 10,000 word
essay will remain because it offers students the possibility to improve research skills, and to gain some expertise on a
specific topic.
D Issues Identified by Visiting Examiners and Action Taken or Planned
NA
E Vice-Dean for Taught Programmes’ Comments and Action Taken or Planned