LEAD 210 - The Face of Leadership

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

LEADERSHIP

Description:

The Faces of Leadership is a highly interactive course that allows the student to explore the phenomenon of leadership through film, theater, and literature (novel, poetry, epic, history, and biography). Students will view selected works through the lens of current models of organizational leadership in order to make statements, evaluations, and prescriptions for their own practical application of leadership. Students may be asked to spend time out of the classroom viewing films or attending productions at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Recognize and define the evolving nature of leadership (2) Identify, compare and contrast classic and contemporary view of leadership (3) Recognize and present leadography from the arts, humanities, health and human social services, legal system, public administration, the profit and non-profit environments, information technology and information systems domain as well as throughout the sports, arts, and entertainment fields (4) Analyze the practices of leaders and compare and contrast their traits, styles and behaviors to their own leadership style, behavior and practices (5) Define and discuss the concept of followership; create a Profile in Leadership (6) Discuss the need for moral, ethical, and responsible leadership (7) Develop proficiency in academic writing skills, adherence to APA standards and oral presentation skills

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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