Course Overview
Global Leadership introduces basic concepts of leadership theories and aims to prepare students for leadership roles. We will examine the evolution of leadership theory and explore personal leadership philosophy. This course views leadership as a process, rather than as neither an inherent quality of an individual, or as position or power. Based on the Relational Model of Leadership suggested by Komives, Lucas, & McMahon (2013), we analyze how interaction between leader and group members shape the leadership process and bring change to groups and society.
Course Objectives
Develop student knowledge of leadership and teamwork while developing a capacity to interpret and evaluate basic concepts of leadership
Explore one’s own strengths, values, and ways of being as a leader and follower
Understand the complexity of leadership in organizations that are made of many intersecting groups.
Recognize the nature of a changing work environment and understand the need for adaptive skills with a strong sense of personal responsibility
Required Texts
Komives, S.R., Lucas, N, & McMahon, T.R. (2013). Exploring leadership: For college students who want to make a difference. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Wagner, W., Ostick, D.T., and Associates (2013). Exploring leadership: For college students who want to make a difference. Student Workbook. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Course Materials
PowerPoint slides will be provided for each lecture.
Evaluation
Grading Breakdown
Attendance (Lectures): 20%
Homework and Participation: 20%
Midterm: 20%
Final Examination: 40%
All final scores are evaluated on a 30-40-30 grading curve
Activity Homework (10 points each, total 110 points)
There are activity homework for chapters 1 to 10 and a self introduction. Students are required to submit a written report for one of the activities covered in class. These activities are presented in the student workbook required for the course. Answer to these activities will be discussed in small group during the TA session.
Projects (20 points each, total 60 points)
#1. Leadership Autobiography (Due beginning of the 3rd week)
○ What influences have had the most profound impact on your beliefs, behaviors, and approach to leadership? In this paper, you will share three stories about transformative experiences or relationships in your life. Each story will focus on a person, place, experience, and/or identity that has shaped your worldview and your definition of leadership. [3--4 pages in length]
#2. Peer Interviews: Appreciative Inquiry (Chapter 11)
○ This project will require you to find another student with whom to partner. You will be conducting a 15-minute interview using the Appreciative Interview Guide provided in chapter 11(Activity #6 Power of stories). While your partner is answering the questions, you should record notes about themes and stories discussed, and any significant quotes. After 15 minutes have elapsed, switch roles and have your partner interview you and take notes.
#3. Personal Leadership Reflection (Due beginning of the 14th week)
○ The Personal Leadership Philosophy paper serves as a capstone reflection. Based on readings, activities, and engagement in and out of the classroom this semester, discuss how your philosophy of leadership has evolved over time. This paper will include reflection about your own leader identity, your personal definition of leadership, and goals for continual leadership development during your college life. [5--6 pages in length]
Midterm and Final Exam
The midterm exam is a cumulation of all quiz scores
The final exam is to be completed in the last week of the course.
Attendance
You are required to take the weekly lectures on time and to submit weekly activities on time to get points for attendance.
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