LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course a student will be able to 1) explain a concept of paradigm and different constructivist views on social reality, and contemporary concepts of leadership, 2) recognize contextual and relational nature of human agency, 3) practice dialogic and constructive communication in various social settings (pair, small group, large group), 4) review critically leadership related social concepts, rhetoric, and practices, 5) reflect critically on his/her personal experiences, relational practices, meaning making, and thinking on leadership, and 6) understand how leadership related skills and practices can be learned and developed both individually and collectively
Credits: 5
Schedule: 11.01.2022 - 29.03.2022
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jari Ylitalo
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course familiarizes the students with constructive and relational leadership theories and frameworks. Different approaches to leadership are critically examined by the students both separately through their own thinking and collectively in group discussions. These frameworks and their different aspects are utilized in analyzing and interpreting personal leadership experiences, and generic leadership related phenomena and practices. The course emphasizes the student's personal development through relational discourse, appreciative argumentation, and reflection. Towards the end of the course the students are expected to have constructed a personalized view on leadership and elaborated a preliminary plan of their personal development as a leader.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures, workshops, written assignments.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures 24-27h; preparatory readings, exercises and assignments: 107-110 h.
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Appropriate scientific articles, other relevant texts
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
5 Gender Equality
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
10 Reduced Inequality
17 Partnerships for the Goals
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Period:
2020-2021 Spring III-IV
2021-2022 Spring III-IV
Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=TU-E3010
Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.
The number of participants will be limited. Students are given priority as follows: 1) students of the Master s Programme in Industrial Engineering and Management 2) students of the Master s Programme in Information Networks, 3) students minoring in Organization Design and Leadership, Entrepreneurial Leadership, and Strategy and Corporate Renewal. Bachelor student can be admitted only if space remains.