Examines evolution of leadership from a communication theory perspective with a focus on contemporary leadership. Topics include: management versus leadership, gender differences, power and social influence, ethics and values, culture and the key communication competencies of leadership. Requires students to evaluate and enhance personal leadership skills and develop a personal model of leadership.
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Upon completion of this course, learners should be able to:
Hackman, M. Z., & Johnson, C. E. (2013). Leadership: A communication perspective (6th ed.). Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press. ISBN13: 978-1-4786-0259-0 or ISBN10: 1-4786-0259-7 softcover
Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6 th ed.). (2009). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Supplemental reading materials will be announced and/or distributed throughout the course based on individual instructor preferences, experiences, topics under discussion, etc. More specific details will be provided in the syllabus distributed by instructor during the first learning session.
Minimum Technology Requirements
Students are required to access the Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) for information about composition strategies, grammar and punctuation rules, and APA formatting and citation styles. While the OWL is free to access as a reference resource, please note the Fair Use Policy regarding restrictions for using the OWL.
| Week | Reading | Graded Assignments and Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Introduction to Leadership Principles | Text: Preface and Chapter 1 | Introduction video: 37 points Discussions: 10 points Self-assessments: - Willingness to communicate scale: 3 points |
| 2. Leadership Theory, Power and Social Influence | Text: Chapters 3 – 6 | Discussions: 10 points Group activity 1: 10 points Self-assessments: - LPC scale: 4 points - Developing a personal vision statement: 3 points - Personal power profile: 3 points - Argumentativenesss scale: 3 points |
| 3. Leader and Follower Communication Competencies | Text: Chapters 2 & 11 | Discussions: 10 points Group activity 2: 15 points Self-assessments: - Leadership communication style preferences inventory: 3 points - Followership style questionnaire: 3 points - Perceived Leader Integrity Scale: 3 points - Listening self inventory: 3 points - Conflict management style: 3 points |
| 4. Teams, Diversity and Leadership | Text: Chapters 7 & 10 | Discussions: 10 points Written assignment #1: Leader as relationship builder: 50 points Self-assessments: - Meeting leaders skills: 3 points - Levels of Personal Diversity Awareness: 3 points |
| 5. Culture and Values | Text: Chapter 8 | Discussions: 10 points Self-assessments: - Communication style inventory: 3 points |
| 6. Leadership, Crisis and Emerging Trends | Text: Chapter 13 | Discussions: 10 points Written assignment #2: Annotated bibliography: 80 points Self-assessments: - Crisis preparedness scale: 3 points |
| 7. Leadership Development | Text: Chapter 12 | Discussions: 10 points Self-assessments: - Succession planning survey: not graded |
| 8. Leadership Presentations | None | Discussions: 10 points Final project presentation: 80 points |
| Total points = 100 points |
NOTE TO LEARNERS: On occasion, the course faculty may, at his or her discretion, alter the Learning Activities shown in this Syllabus. The alteration of Learning Activities may not, in any way, change the Learner Outcomes or the grading scale for this course as contained in this syllabus. Examples of circumstances that could justify alterations in Learning Activities could include number of learners in the course; compelling current events; special faculty experience or expertise; or unanticipated disruptions to class session schedule.
| Letter Grade | Percentage | Grade Point |
|---|---|---|
| A | 93 to 100 | 4.00 |
| AD‾ | 90 to less than 92 | 3.67 |
| B+ | 90 to less than 89 | 3.33 |
| B | 83 to less than 87 | 3.00 |
| BD‾ | 80 to less than 82 | 2.67 |
| C+ | 78 to less than 79 | 2.33 |
| C | 73 to less than 77 | 2.00 |
| CD‾ | 70 to less than 72 | 1.67 |
| D+ | 68 to less thank 69 | 1.33 |
| D | 63 to less than 62 | 1.00 |
| D‾ | 60 to less than 62 | 0.67 |
| F | Less than 60 | 0 |