Course Level

intermediate - advanced / 2nd - 4th year

Course Language

English

Course Type

Intensive course

Contact Hours and Classrooms

20 classroom hours in the week from June 8th to 12th, 2026
plus a 2 hours' written exam in the second half of June

Monday, June 8th, room 3302: 
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday, June 9th, room 2202:
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Wednesday, June 10th, room 3302:
8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Thursday, June 11th, room 3302:
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, June 12th, room 3302:
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The academic quarter does not apply. Classes start and end on the hour.

Exam
2 hours, date and time will be discussed in class

Course Classification

This is not a Themis course. However, it can still be taken by Themis students under the general course-selection rule that one of the courses can be chosen from the general course offer outside the Themis course program.

Teaching Mode

classroom teaching with interactive elements, practical wording exercises, role plays, and case simulations

ECTS-credits

2,5 (if course has been attended regularly and exam has been passed)

Frequency

This is the first time that this course will be taking place.

Content of the Course

• Methods of alternative dispute resolution
• Guiding principles of mediation
• Role of the mediator
• Stages of the mediation process
• Psychological factors in conflict situations
• Communication tools, questioning techniques, negotiation strategies

Learning Objectives

The students are able to place mediation in the range of alternative dispute resolution methods and to guide the parties through a mediation process. They are aware of the escalating effect of certain communication methods and are able to translate offending language into nonviolent language. They know about the importance of underlying interests for a sustainable and mutually beneficial solution. They are skilled in detecting these interests from the parties’ demands and in making them visible through appropriate questioning and communication techniques.

Restricted Enrollment

yes (that means that the number of participants is limited and that you might not get a place in this course)

Course Registration

Please sign up for this intensive course by sending an e-mail to Ms. Grit Rother g.rother@fu-berlin.de

admission principle: first come, first served

registration period: from February 24th, 2026 until all places are filled

A formal enrollment through Campus Management will technically not be possible for this course.

De-Registration from this Course

Please write an e-mail to Ms. Grit Rother g.rother@fu-berlin.de

Type of Exam

proctored written exam, closed book