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3.00 Credits
Theology and film leadership will utilize a variety of popular films to educate students about theological worldviews at play within the Hollywood nation as seen through several leadership models in film while helping students to also integrate a theological worldview that is in dialogue with modern culture.
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Thomas Hardy created a fictional world based on the southern corner of nineteenth-century England. This area, one slow to change its ancient rural ways for modern industrialism, he called Wessex. We will read four of his novels based in this world. We will also view several films and selections from other films based on these four novels. There will be discussions, reports, and other activities based upon materials related to the novels and films, along with a look at the world upon which Wessex is based. This is not a writing course although some essay writing will be included along with an option for certain types of creative writing. Prerequisites: None. However, basic reading and writing skills are expected, along with an interest in working in this area.
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This course is intended to help the student gain insight into the ethical concerns experienced by business and political leaders today. Real world situations such as the recent Enron Scandal, generating state revenues through gaming casinos, and others will be explored. Students will be exposed to a series of outside authorities who will relate first hand experiences in their own struggles to provide effective leadership in today's society. President John F. Kennedy's classic work, "Profiles In Courage" along with other resource materials, will be used to show how persons with integrity and leadership ability can and do make a difference. Prerequisite: None. Extra Fees: None. Instructor: William R. Brown. A-F grading. Additional Activity times to follow.
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3.00 Credits
This course will study leadership. The course will study some of the dramatic histories written by a great author who was especially intrigued by leadership. The Englishman William Shakespeare knew the history of English political leadership that led up to the rule of Queen Elizabeth I, and used that history to express concerns about his Elizabethan Age. The study of four plays should lead us to understand how the messages of this writer is still worthy of our attention, and to consider how his observations might be applied in the 21st century. Student evaluations will be based on quizzes on each plan, analytical papers, a final exam, including leadership material, possibly a journal, possibly in-class presentations: individual, group or both.
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3.00 Credits
The goals of the course will be to develop an appreciation for Tolkien's literary style, including his mastery of symbolism, character development, and plot, and to examine the many different leadership styles represented by the characters in these four novels. The course will incorporate all of the outside activities chosen by the leadership faculty; in addition, students will be required to see two films outside of normal class time. Notice: Thursdays will be reserved as "snow days" if needed. Prerequisites: None. Extra Fees: Movie tickets. Instructor: Dedaimia Whitney. A-F grading. Additional Activity times to follow.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the biographies of particular leaders in the United States in order to analyze leadership styles and theories. These biographies will be placed in social and historical context in order to obtain a sociological understanding of leadership. Students will learn about types of leadership, bases of power, steps in decision-making and how to manage conflict. Most classes will begin with the viewing of a fifty-minute video biography followed by class discussion and analysis. Evaluations will be based on exam, paper, group presentation, attendance, discussion and common final.
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3.00 Credits
Religious and leadership themes of the five current Star Wars motion pictures will be investigated. Emphasis will be placed on the opposing leadership techniques and qualities, as well as differing religious and mythological undertones throughout the movies. Brief overviews of the major world religions will be investigated to establish references. Evaluations will be based on daily attendance and a final paper.
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3.00 Credits
From churches to youth sports leagues, from campus and community service clubs to non-profit agencies, volunteer-based organizations are vital to the functioning of society. Most of us will be involved with several such groups during our lifetimes. How can we function effectively within such organizations? How does the leader's role change when an organization relies substantially on the participation of volunteers? Through hands-on activities, readings, and interactions with a number of leaders in a variety of volunteer-based organizations, we will see how to develop our leadership capabilities so as to respond to the unique challenges presented by working in such environments. Morning sessions will be for presentations of new material and hands-on activities; afternoon sessions will be for class discussions and for interactions with current leaders. Prerequisite: None. Extra Fees: $25.00 A-F grading. Additional Activity times to follow.
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3.00 Credits
This course will study classic treatises on leading and following. Contemporary works on leading and following will also be studied. Each student will have to independently pick a book on leadership. Students will then write a report and do a presentation on that book. Students will be graded on: 1) Class Participation 2) Class Presentation and 3) Book Report.
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3.00 Credits
This course will focus on the exploration and application of two unique sociological perspectives, ethnomethodology (Harold Garfinkel) and Dramaturgical analysis (Erving Goffman). Students will be exposed to the theoretical and methodological tenets of these approaches within the broader context of the practice of leadership in everyday life. Special attention will be given to computer-mediated forms of interaction and students will therefore be expected to spend substantial amounts of time (both in class and outside of class) working on projects/assignments requiring intensive, sustained work on networked computers. A variety of field experiences will also be required. Evaluation will be based on classroom and field exercises, out-of-class assignments/projects, online journals, and a final exam based on leadership content of the course.
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