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Course syllabus - Leadership Development and Communication

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

SPS139

Valid from

Autumn semester 2013

Education level

First cycle

Progressive Specialisation

G1N (First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements).

Main area(s)

Psychology

School

School of Health, Care and Social Welfare

Ratified

2013-02-01

Status

This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

    • Ratified date: 2013-09-25
    • Latest update: 2013-09-25

    Books

    Yukl, Gary A.

    Leadership in organizations

    8. ed. : Boston : Pearson, cop. 2013 - 524 s.

    ISBN: 9780273765660 LIBRIS-ID: 12734378

Objectives

The objective of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of the significance of social relations and communication for leadership at the interpersonal as well as organisational levels.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, students should be able to demonstrate that they have obtained: - a theoretical understanding of the significance of social relations and communication for leadership at the interpersonal level, - a theoretical understanding of the significance of social relations and communication for leadership at the organisational level, - tools for reflecting over personal experiences of leadership

Course content

Drawing from a wider range of theories in the social sciences, the course sheds light upon the significance of social relations and communication for leadership at the interpersonal and organisational levels. In addition to this and both in written and oral mode - the course focuses applications of leadership theories in real-life situations.

Tuition

Lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials. Attendance is required on all scheduled activities.

Requirements

General entry requirements

Examination

Individual assignment, 4 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG) Group assignment, 3.5 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG)

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail