LDRS 500
2023-04-04
Course Description
This introductory course provides an understanding of the philosophical and theoretical basis for leadership, including the participant’s stage of development. Major historical models for leadership are examined with special attention to servant leadership, and participants examine ways of improving their own leadership skills through practical interactive group exercises.
Course Learning Outcomes
On successfully completing this course, students should be able to:
- Analyze theoretical approaches to leadership.
- Distinguish alignment between leadership theories and Christian virtues.
- Apply servant leadership, transformational leadership, and authentic leadership concepts within a team, organization, or community.
- Explain the role leaders play in creating, leading, and sustaining inclusive teams, organizations, or communities.
- Analyze how leaders influence organizational outcomes.
- Compare leadership techniques used to create effective team and organizational culture.
- Create leadership development experiences that integrate leadership theory, strategies, and personal values/beliefs.
Course Activities/Requirements
Activities include participation in discussions, assignments, and various ungraded learning activities designed to prepare students for assessments. See course outline below for details on activities and assignments.
Determination Of Final Grade
Assessment | Grade | Learning Outcome |
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Discussions | 20% | 1-7 |
Assignment 1: Article Analysis | 10% | 2,3,4,5 |
Assignment 2: Video Presentation | 20% | 4-5 |
Assignment 3: Group Project | 25% | 4-5 |
Assignment 4: Final Paper | 25% | 4-5 |
See the Course Syllabus and the Assessments section in Moodle for specific assignment details, including grading rubrics.
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Course Resources
The following are key resources used in this course.
- Brown, B. (2018). Dare to lead: Brave work, tough conversations, whole hearts. New York, NY: Random House. ISBN 9780399592522
- Northouse, P. G. (2019). Leadership: Theory and practice, Eighth Edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. ISBN 978-1-5063-6231-1
- Rowe, W. G. & Guerrero, L. (2019). Cases in Leadership, Fifth Edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. ISBN 978-1-544-310374
Note that not all sections of this course use all of the above resources. Please confirm which of the following texts are required by checking your course syllabus.
Writing Standards
For this course, you are expected to follow the writing standards according to APA 7. Please consult the OWL Purdue website for guidance and seek assistance from the TWU Writing Center and writing coaches as needed. Assignments have rubrics that attribute some marks to APA formatting and cannot be graded as fully meeting expectations if there are APA errors. That said, your conceptual understanding remains of primary importance. It is your responsibility to ensure polished work to the highest standard of which you are capable. This demands meticulous attention to detail, which will become more ‘natural’ with practice. Please seek any necessary clarification from your instructor.
It will be assumed that you have read, understand, and agree to the information provided at the Academic Dishonesty Policy website. If you have any questions at all please contact your instructor.