Conflict Studies and Theory of Negotiations

Abstract

Summary of the course : subject, functions and structure of Conflict Studies as a scientific field. Institutionalization of Conflict Studies in modern society. The mechanism of conflict. Interpretation of the concept of «conflict», its specificities and peculiarities. Social conflict: the nature and characteristics. The structure of a conflict. General characteristics of conflict behavior, main types and forms of conflict behavior. The main means of conflict prevention and their features. Concepts and criteria for effective conflict management. Conflict resolution and its differences from regulation. Procedures for a Social Conflict Intervention. The theory of negotiations as a branch of scientific research and teaching discipline. The structure of the negotiations. Types of negotiations. Negotiation strategy and tactics. The essence of mediation and its role in the conflict and negotiation process. Problems of typology of conflicts.