OSU-CASCADES
CAMPUS
COMM
440 and 540 SYLLABUS: Tentative Schedule of Topics, Readings, and
Assignments.
WEEK 1 (01
April)
An introduction
to the course. Conflict definitions and arenas of conflict.
The nature of theory. Theories
of and pertaining to conflict. The dual concern model
of conflict. The Progress Triangle.
Read:
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Wilmot & Hocker, Interpersonal Conflict,
Chapters
1, 2, 3 (course text)
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Walker, G., & Daniels, S. (1997).
Foundations of natural resource conflict: Conflict theory
and public policy. (reserve reading article)
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In B. Solberg & S. Miina (eds.), Conflict
Management and Public Participation in
Land Management, EFI Proceedings No. 14. Joensuu, Finland: European
Forest Institute (reserve reading)
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Rubin, J. Z..
Pruitt, D. G., & Kim, S. H. (1994). Social Conflict.
New York: Random House, Chapters 1 and 2. (reserve
reading)
WEEK 2 (08
April)
Conflict metaphors,
the Struggle Sprectrum, and Social Constructions of Conflict. Frameworks
for analyzing conflict: Conflict Map, The Conflict Guide, and more.
Read:
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Wilmot & Hocker, Chapter 6
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Keltner, J. W. (1994). The Management
of Struggle. Creskill, NJ: Hampton Press, Chapter 1 (reserve
reading)
WEEK 3 (15
April)
Interpersonal Conflict
Variables: Conflict Styles, Strategies, Tactics, Interpretations,
Trained Incapacities, Patterns. PAPER
1 DUE.
Read:
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Wilmot & Hocker, Interpersonal Conflict,
Chapter
5.
WEEK 4 (22
April)
Organizational Conflict
Variables: Power, Face, Climate, Structure, and Meaning.
Read:
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Wilmot & Hocker, Interpersonal Conflict,
Chapter
4
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Conrad, C. (1990).
Strategic Organizational Communication, 2nd ed., Fort Worth, TX: Holt,
Rinehart and Winston, Chapter 11. (reserve
reading)
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Bacharach, S., & Lawler, E. (1986).
Power dependence and power paradoxes in bargaining. Negotiation
Journal, 2, 167-174. (reserve reading)
WEEK 5 (29
April)
From Assessment
to Strategy to Implementation: Competent Communication and Conflict Management.
Collaboration versus Competition. Conflict
Management Skills. PAPER
2 DUE.
Read:
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Daniels, S. E., & Walker, G. B. (2001).
Working through environmental conflict: The Collaborative Learning approach.
Westport, CT: Praeger, Chapters 4 and 7. (reserve reading).
WEEK 6 (06
May)
Managing Conflict
and Resolving Disputes through Negotiation.
Read:
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Wilmot and Hocker, Interpersonal Conflict,
Chapter
7
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Fisher & Ury, Getting to Yes (course
text)
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Neale, M. A., & Bazerman, M. H. (1992).
Negotiating rationally: The power and impact
of the negotiator's frame. Academy of Management Executive,
6. (reserve reading)
WEEK 7 (13
May)
The Lone Exam (?)...Take-home
or in-class?
WEEK 8 (20
May)
Conflict Management
and Culture. PAPER 3 DUE.
Read:
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Ting-Toomey, S. (1985). Toward a theory
of conflict and culture. In W. B.
Gudykunst et al. (eds)., Communication, Culture, and Organizational
Processes. Beverly Hills, CA: Sage
(reserve
reading)
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Donahue, W. A., & Bresnahan, M. (1994).
Communication issues in mediating cultural conflict. In J. Folger
& T. Jones (eds.), New Directions in Mediation: Communication Research
and Perspectives.
Newbury Park, CA: Sage (reserve reading)
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Drake, L. E. (1995). Negotiation styles
in intercultural communication. International
Journal of Conflict Management, 6, 71-90. (reserve reading)
WEEK 9 (27 May)
Relaxing with family
and friends...working in the yard...doing school work (Memorial Day-no
class)
WEEK 10
(03 June)
Third Party Intervention
in Conflict. Mediation and Facilitation.
Read:
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Wilmot & Hocker, Interpersonal Conflict,
Chapters
8 and 9.
WEEK 11 (10
June)
Social Conflict
Variables: Impersonal Conflict, Conflict Complexity, and Collective Action.
Conflict Management Competencies and Skills
across Contexts. PAPER
4 DUE.