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Leadership Development (IFLV6626)
Department
- International Program
Course unit code
- IFLV6626
Level of course unit
- Bachelor
Year of study
- Spring 2025
Semester when the course unit is delivered
- 1
Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 3.0
Name of lecturer(s)
- Dr. phil. Tichenor John, Ph.D.
Learning outcomes of the course unit
- • Students will examine various theories, current research, and issues relevant to leadership development.
• Students will analyze how theoretical approaches impact leadership practices.
• Students will investigate cross-cultural leadership styles and issues, including historical and contemporary leaders.
• Through experiential exercises and class discussions, students will identify their strengths and refine their leadership styles.
Mode of delivery
- face-to-face
Recommended optional program components
- none
Course contents
- Whether it is in a work, family, school, or social setting, everyone is called upon to be a leader at some point. This course is designed to expose students to various leadership theories, current research, and issues relevant to leadership development. Students will also analyze how theoretical approaches impact leadership practices. Further, this course exposes students to cross-cultural leadership styles, including historical and contemporary leaders. The course will be very interactive with many classroom activities designed to further students’ understanding of what it means to be a leader. By participating in the course, students will reflect upon their leadership style to become better leaders.
Recommended or required reading
- Will be provided via Sakai.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
- The course will consist of a combination of mini-lectures, discussions, classroom activities, and a group project.
Assessment methods and criteria
- Grading will be based on online quizzes, short writing assignments, course participation, and a culminating group project.
Language of instruction
- English
Work placement(s)
- none