Leadership, 7.5 credits
The course is discontinued
Contents
Education is a scientific discipline where knowledge is created about the processes through which the human being is formed and about the changes in social, cultural and historical circumstances in which these processes are embedded. The pedagogical field deals with, for example, different aspects of upbringing, education, learning, teaching and other processes. Questions, for example, can be raised regarding how and why certain values, knowledge and skills arise, how and why they are maintained, and how they vary within and between generations, groups and individuals. The course focuses on two major themes; leadership and leader development. Different theoretical perspectives on leadership and leader development will be presented and developed to problemise how different philosophical understandings shape different research approaches and leadership practices. The relationship between leadership and followership will be further explored. The course scrutinizes leadership in different empirical contexts using a gender perspective.
Expected learning outcomes
After the course the students should have acquired ability to - understand how different research- and management literature reflect different philosophical perspectives resulting in different practical consequences - critically examine common conceptions of leadership and leader development - understand how different perspectives shape different understandings of gender leading to different consequences - perform and present smaller empirical studies on leadership or leader development - discuss how different philosophical/theoretical perspectives may affect the HRM profession
Required Knowledge
Univ: A minimum of 30 ECTS credits of previous studies. Students within the Study Programme in Human Resource Management: Passed examinations in course 1-3 at the programme
Form of instruction
The teaching is normally organised through lectures, seminars, group exercises and tutorials. The teaching activities may, as a whole or partly, be carried out with support from information and communication technology (ICT), which demands specific technical equipments and skills. There may be compulsory modules. The course will be given in English.
Examination modes
The course examinations may be written or oral. The examination may be continual or final. The course is graded using three grades: Pass with distinction, Pass and Fail. The course work is examined at an ordinary examination and a scheduled re-sit examination in close connection to the course. A third examination opportunity is offered at the end of August. Participation in the third re-sit requires a notification to the study counsellor. Students who receive the grade Fail at the third examination are requested to assign to the examinations the next time the course is given. Re-examinations based on the same curriculum are guaranteed within two years after the first course registration. A student has the right to change examiner for a course based on a written request to the head of department after two failures in the same course or part of a course. ACADEMIC CREDIT TRANSFER Earlier studies that correspond to the course contents may require credit transfer. The review is individual. For more information, contact the study counsellor.
Literature
Valid from: 2008 week 34
Northouse Peter Guy
Leadership
: theory and practice
4. ed. :
Thousand Oaks, Calif. :
SAGE :
cop. 2007 :
xx, 395 s. :
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0661/2006020191-t.html
ISBN: 1--41294161-X (hft.)
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