WLC 130 - Leadership in a Multicultural Context

Institution:

Franklin College - Indiana

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Description:

In his new book Global Literacy, Robert Rosen interviewed one hundred leaders of major corporations in 17 countries. When asked what factors would predict success for a company in the next century, the top two responses were (1) developing leaders and (2) competence in multicultural settings. To successfully meet the challenge of providing citizens with these competencies, colleges and universities must effect attitudinal and behavioral changes in their students. Students must be skilled at working with "the others," people whose basic assumptions about life differ markedly from the students' own. This requires a perspective on leadership that goes beyond the individual or even the relationship between individuals, to an understanding of leadership in the context of a social system. In this course, we will study a framework for understanding cultural differences. We will study classic theories of leadership and four essential aspects of leadership. We will learn and practice skills useful for leading groups of diverse people. And , we will study at least two international cultures. Prerequisites: None. Extra Fees: None. Instructor: Bonnie Pribush. A-F grading. Satisfies one intercultural requirement. Additional Activities times to follow.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.franklincollege.edu

Phone Number:

(317) 738-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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