Kursplan

SYLLABUS

The Art of Leadership, 15 ECTS Credits

COURSE CATEGORY   Single Subject Course
MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   Övriga ämnen - ÖÄA
SUBJECT AREA   Cultural and Natural Heritage - KUE

COURSE CODE

754G62

AIM OF THE COURSE

On completion of the course students should be able to
- formulate and relate their own views on leadership and relate this to theories and experiences presented within the course
- use human resource perspectives and organizational theories to create leader strategies
- investigate and relate theories to an individually chosen area within the field of leadership

CONTENTS

The course is comprised of an obvious communication content with the focus on interpersonal relationships from the leadership perspective. The most important elements in the course are leadership theories, practice and training in communication, group processes and dynamics, leadership styles, prevention of conflicts, an analysis of a case study and an in depth study.

TEACHING

The course uses an experience-based and drama communication method of working to enable the students to gain a deeper understanding and knowledge of the various elements of the course.
Studies are focussed on experience oriented creative and reflective work in teacher-led and non-teacher-led assignments. Lessons are characterised by practical work and reflection on it.
Teacher-led theoretical lectures are one element, but to a great extent students also acquire knowledge individually during selfstudies and in groups. Practice and theory are linked in the tasks set for examination. The student’s preparation and active participation is required for lectures, group work, literature seminars and examinations.
Detailed information about form and content is provided by the course guidance.

EXAMINATION

Students are assessed continuously. All students are required to write an individual leadership theory document based on the course content, discussions, personal reflection and literature.
The case study and in depth study are examination assignments. All exam assignments are presented both orally and in written form. Detailed information about form and content is provided by the course guidance.

Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.

Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

At least one year of full time undergraduate studies. Documented knowledge of English equivalent to "Engelska B"; i.e. English as native language or an internationally recognized test, e.g. TOEFL (minimum scores: Paper based 575 + TWE-score 4.5, and internet based 90), IELTS, academic (minimum score: Overall band 6.5 and no band under 5.5), or equivalent.

GRADING

The course is graded according to the ECTS grading scale A-F

CERTIFICATE

Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division.

COURSE LITERATURE

The course literature is decided upon by the department in question.

OTHER INFORMATION

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus.

The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

The Art of Leadership
The Art of Leadership

Department responsible
for the course or equivalent: IKK - Department of Culture and Communication

Registrar No: LiU2009/00139

Course Code: 754G62

Exam codes: see Local Computer System

Subject/Subject Area : Övriga ämnen - ÖÄA

Level		Education level			Subject Area Code		Field of Education
G1X		Basic level			ÖÄA		SA

The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2010-01-29