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English for Dispute Resolution: Mastering Negotiation, Mediation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Barrie J. Roberts
University of Michigan Press, 2025
Coming July 8, 2025!
This is an introduction to ADR for advanced ESL law and business students and professionals. Each chapter starts with a hypothetical case and then uses that story to explain complex ADR concepts in plain English. The book includes crossover language and cultural issues, such as communication styles and apologies. And it provides an online companion site, a teaching guide and plenty of activities for self-study or the classroom.
The Teaching Guide for English for Dispute Resolution: Mastering Negotiation, Mediation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution in English
Barrie J. Roberts
University of Michigan Press, 2025
Coming July 8, 2025!
The textbook shows ESL and ESP instructors how to use the book for activities, units or whole courses. The teaching guide provides:
An introduction to teaching EDR for instructors with no formal training in negotiation and mediation
Lesson plans and teaching tips for each chapter
Separate guidance for ESL and ESP instructors
Step-by-step instructions for activities and role-plays
Lists of online and other resources
A free online companion site that makes it easy to send activities and materials to students
