Course Syllabus - Johns Hopkins University



Course Syllabus Leadership Theory: 660.332Instructor: William Smedick; Ed.DContact Information:Mattin Center 210Office of the Dean of Student Lifesmedick@jhu.edu410-516-8208Office Hours: Thursdays 12-1Teaching Assistant: Abby DugganContact Information:Whitehead 104CLE Officejhuleadershiptheory@aduggan4@jhu.edu315-256-7743 (please only use for “emergencies”)Office Hours: TBDCourse Description:Students will be introduced to the history of Leadership Theory from the “Great Man” theory of born leaders to Transformational Leadership theory of non-positional learned leadership. Transformational Leadership theory postulates that leadership can be learned and enhanced. The course will explore the knowledge base and skills necessary to be an effective leader in a variety of settings. Students will assess their personal leadership qualities and develop a plan to enhance their leadership potential.Required Materials:Leadership: Theory and Practice, Peter G. NorthouseLeadership, James MacGregor BurnsMaterials for Group Projects:See attached “Group Project Resources”Course Requirements:All students are expected to attend class and to come fully prepared to participate. Up to 3 unexcused absences will be allowed, any further absences will start to severely affect your participation grade. Additionally, there is a significant amount of reading required for this class. Please be sure to have the assigned reading completed before class the day that it’s due so that you can fully participate during in-class discussions. (15%)Each week a brief reaction paper about the previous week’s assignments and/or discussion (about 2 – 3 pages) will be due by email (sent to the class account jhuleadershiptheory@) each week by noon of Monday’s class. Papers must be received before 12 pm on Monday (or the alternative date given) or else 5 points will be taken off per day late. Two of the weekly papers will be reviewed by the instructor with comments, sent back to student and resubmitted by student to instructor for final grade on paper. Papers will be graded on a rubric evaluating the following four areas: content and development, organization and structure, format, and grammar, punctuation and spelling. (15%)Group Project: Lead one class discussion on article, book or book chapter assigned. (20%)Midterm Exam (15%) Final Exam (15% each)One ten – twelve page term paper on an assigned organizational consulting project. (20%)Course ScheduleJan. 26Class IntroductionLow Threat Icebreaker: Class ReporterDiscussion: How icebreakers fit into group development patterns.Syllabus ReviewJan. 28 Discussion:Leadership DefinedWays of Conceptual LeadershipDefinitions and ComponentsLeadership DescribedTrait vs. Process leadershipAssigned vs. Emergent LeadershipLeadership and PowerLeadership and CoercionLeadership and ManagementJan. 30 Leaderstyles ExerciseFeb. 2Trait/ Skills Approach DiscussionFeb. 4Discussion: Situational Approach to Leadership and Contingency Theory of Leadership.In-class presentation assignments. Feb. 6Discussion: Path – Goal Theory of Leadership and Leadership – Member Exchange Theory.Final Project Expectations Discussion.Feb. 9Discussion: Transformational Leadership; Leaders, Managers and Power Wielders.Feb. 11Discussion: Team Leadership and Psychodynamic Approach.Feb. 13Discussion: Women and LeadershipFeb. 16Guest Lecturer: Tracy Carter, Myers Briggs Personality InventoryFeb. 18Guest Lecturer: Tracy Carter; Myers Briggs Personality InventoryFeb. 20Leadership and AssessmentFeb. 23Discussion of Cultural Leadership and Case Studies Exercise.Feb 25Micro Messaging discussion and role plays.Feb. 27Mid Term ReviewMar. 2Mid Term ExamMar. 4Introduction of Leadership by James MacGregor BurnsDiscussion of Leadership sections “Prologue: The Crisis of Leadership” and “Part I: Power and Purpose.”Mar. 6In-class presentation by students on assigned leadership topic.Mar. 9No ClassMar. 11Guest LecturerMar. 13Discussion of Transforming Leadership.Mar. 16 – 22Spring Break – No ClassesMar. 23In-class presentation by students on assigned leadership topic.Mar. 25Discussion of Transactional LeadershipMar. 27In-class presentation by students on assigned leadership topic.Mar. 30In-class presentation by students on assigned leadership topic.Apr. 1In-class presentation by students on assigned leadership topics.Apr. 3In-class presentation by students on assigned leadership topic.Apr. 6In-class presentation by students on assigned leadership topic.Apr. 8Discussion of Implications, Theory and Practice.Apr. 10In-class presentation by students on assigned leadership topic.Apr. 13Discussion of “Waves of Change”, “New Ways of Working”, and “New Ways of Leading”Apr. 15Discussion of “Integration of the Four New Ways of Knowing”Apr. 17In-class presentation by students on assigned leadership topic.Apr. 20In-class presentation by students on assigned leadership topic.Apr. 22Discussion of “Systemic Leadership: The Four New Ways of Working”Apr. 24In-class presentation by students on assigned leadership topic.Apr. 27In-class presentation by students on assigned leadership topic.Apr. 29Discussion of Knowledge-Based Decision MakingMay 1Final Exam DiscussionFinal paper due. Take home final exam distributed. Due date: May 11, 2009.Note: the syllabus is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion.Course Ethics: From the JHU Honors Code“The strength of the University depends on academic and personal integrity. In this course, you must be honest and truthful. Ethical violations include cheating on exams, plagiarism, reuse of assignments, improper use of the Internet and electronic devices, unauthorized collaboration, alteration of graded assignments, forgery and falsification, lying, facilitating academic dishonesty, and unfair competition. Report any violations you witness to the instructor. You may consult the associate dean of student life and/or the chairperson of the Ethics Board beforehand. See the guide on Academic Ethics for Undergraduates and the Ethics Board web site () for more information. ................
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