Overview

This unit investigates Online Dispute Resolution (ODR), 'the application of information and communications technology to the prevention, management, and resolution of disputes' (Katsh and Rule, 2016). Taking an applied and interdisciplinary approach, the unit explores: the emergence of ODR, the technologies involved and the contexts in which they are used … For more content click the Read More button below. the relationship between ODR and ADR ODR’s impact on the work of lawyers and legal institutions the regulation and governance of ODR system design and operation, and evaluation of ODR, including practical approaches for assessing the performance of ODR systems and online courts and tribunal processes

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Apply knowledge and understanding of recent developments in relation to online dispute resolution with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning

2.

Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to online dispute resolution

3.

Conduct research in relation to online dispute resolution based on knowledge of appropriate research principle and methods

4.

Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to evaluate complex ideas, concepts and systems relevant to online dispute resolution

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

Research assignment
Evaluation plan, policy brief and/or blog post
Class participation

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources