DESCRIPTION This course examines both classic and contemporary theories and models of leadership. Students will analyze various concepts, methods, strengths, and weaknesses of leadership theories. Students will connect theory and practice in actual leadership settings. GOALS: - To understand and analyze core theories and models of leadership studies, and their strengths and weaknesses; - To understand methods of studying and researching leadership; and - To examine how theory can be used in practice. SPECIAL FOCUS: Democratic Leadership and Democratic Organizations REQUIRED TEXTS AND READINGS Books Northouse, P. G. (2010). Leadership: Theory and practice (5th ed.). Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications. (Referred to hereafter as, Text). Available in UR Bookstore Course Pack - Theories and Models of Leadership: LDST 300. (Referred to hereafter as CP). Available in UR Bookstore Blackboard A few articles will be placed on Blackboard. (Referred to hereafter as BB) Note: The instructor’s lecture notes on all topics in the syllabus are posted on Blackboard under Course Information. Library Resource (for Research Paper): http://libguides.richmond.edu/LDST300 GRADING Your final grade will be determined as follows: 20% Comprehension Essay 1 (Individual assignment - Equivalent to Midterm Exam) 25% Comprehensive Essay 2 (Individual assignment - Equivalent to Final Exam) 15% Research Paper (Group Assignment) - Peer Teaching based on research and assigned readings (PowerPoint presentation & application) – Credit 30% Final Paper – Organizational Leadership Assessment (Group Assignment) - Site Visits and Interviews (Organization in the Richmond Metropolitan area) - Final oral presentation to members of the host organization – This must be a professional level presentation. Speech Center appointments are required. - Peer evaluation - This overall evaluation will impact your grade for the final group project in the following manner: 79-75%, lose 1 grade from the group written paper and oral report; 74-70%, lose 2 grades; 69-65%, lose 3 grades; 64% and below lose all credit for the group project and paper. (Purpose: Accountability and Fairness) 10% Attendance and Participation Grading Scale A+ 100 B 80 C- 67 F 50 A 93 B- 77 D+ 65 A- 90 C+ 75 D 60 B+ 85 C 70 D- 55 THEORIES AND MODELS OF LEADERSHIP LDST 300 - Syllabus – Spring 2012 Instructor: Gill Robinson Hickman, Ph.D. Contact Information E-mail & Telephone: [email protected] - (try e-mail first); 287-6097 (office) Office Hours: Tuesdays 4-5 pm and Thursdays 3-4 p.m.; and by appointment, JH 128 Class Hours: 12:00-1:15 pm (JH –107) “There is nothing so practical as a good theory.” Kurt Lewin2 COURSE CONTENT This course will focus on the theories, concepts, and models below during the semester. We will apply these theories and concepts to a variety of situations and organizations to understand their meaning and usefulness. - Democratic Leadership and Organizations - Bureaucratic Leadership and Organizations - Shared Leadership and Empowerment - Team leadership and organizations - Trait Theory - Behavior (or Style) Theory - Bad and Toxic Leadership and Followership - Multiple and Emotional Intelligence - Contingency theories – Fiedler’s Contingency Theory, Situational Leadership and Path-Goal Theory - Power and Leadership - Charismatic Leadership - Transactional and Transforming Leadership - Transformational Leadership - E-leadership and Virtual Teams/Organizations - Followership - Servant Leadership - Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) - Invisible Leadership - Gender and Leadership - Cross-Cultural Leadership CLASS POLICIES Attendance and Participation: - Sign the attendance sheet for each class session. This is my official record of your attendance. - Please sit with members of your group. - You are expected to attend all classes. o If you need to miss class for personal illness, family emergency, recognized religious observation/holiday, or officially approved University travel (e.g., an athlete’s participation in an “away” game), please notify me by e-mail prior to class. Simply telling the instructor about the absence is not adequate. Unwarranted and excessive absences will affect your grade for attendance and participation. o Class participation is a part of your grade. Obviously, you cannot participate if you are not here. - Your participation in class is essential to the quality of the class and your learning. Participation requires that: o You come to class prepared. “Prepared” means you have completed the reading and all other out-of-class assignments such as writing or Internet search. o You participate in class discussions. o You actively contribute to individual and group activities and writing assignments in class. - Your attention in class is essential. Turn off computers, cell phones, and all other electronics at the start of class. If you have a verified disability that requires the use of a computer or other electronics, please notify me during the first week of class. Lack of compliance with this policy will affect your grade for attendance and participation.3 SERVICES FOR STUDENTS Office Hours: My office hours are for you. They are listed at the top of the syllabus. Whether you want to follow-up on class discussions, clarify course materials or assignments, or simply want to talk, please feel free to drop in. Writing Center: The writing center consultants assist UR writers at all levels of experience. They offer skilled and friendly critiques of written work in any major. Ask for writing consultants who are leadership studies majors - Rachel Ehret, Allison Miller, Brittany Mangold, Katie Nunziata, Kylie McCreesh, Randi Mansell, and Madeline Small. Please use these writing consultants for the group research paper and Leadership Assessment final paper. The Writing Center is on the 4th floor of Weinstein Hall. To make an appointment, visit their website: http://writing.richmond.edu/ or 289-8263). Make your appointments early and please don’t cancel it! Speech Center: The Speech Fellow for this course is Lacie Horak ([email protected]). Lacie will help with preparation and practice of your group’s oral presentation to the organization that you will study for the Leadership Assessment project. Recording, playback, coaching and critique sessions offered by teams of student consultants trained to assist in developing