What This Document Is
This is a comprehensive course guide for PSYC 3513: Negotiation, offered at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. It serves as a foundational resource outlining the structure, expectations, and key areas of focus for students enrolled in the course. It details important logistical information and provides a roadmap for successful engagement with the subject matter.
Why This Document Matters
This guide is essential for anyone considering enrolling in, or currently taking, the Negotiation course. It’s particularly valuable at the beginning of the semester to understand the course’s approach, required materials, and the instructor’s expectations. Students can use it to proactively prepare for class, manage their study habits, and grasp the overall learning objectives. It’s also helpful for clarifying prerequisites and understanding how the course fits within a broader academic context.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This guide provides an overview of the course but does *not* contain the specific content delivered through lectures, readings, or in-class activities. It won’t provide answers to assignments, detailed explanations of negotiation theories, or the outcomes of negotiation simulations. It’s a planning tool, not a substitute for active participation and completion of course work.
What This Document Provides
* Instructor contact information and office hours.
* A list of required textbooks and potential supplemental readings.
* A detailed course description outlining the behavioral science perspective used in the study of negotiation.
* Clearly defined course goals and learning objectives.
* An overview of the course format, including the balance of lecture, discussion, and practical exercises.
* Recommended study habits for maximizing learning and performance.
* Information regarding available course outlines to aid in note-taking and comprehension.
* Prerequisite requirements for enrollment.
